G. K. Chesterton - Libros y biografía

The metaphysical thriller The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare, written by G. K. Chesterton in 1908, deals with a philosophical or theological anarchism; more a rejection of God than a rejection of government....

Chesterton has been called the Prince of Paradox. His works include journalism, philosophy, poetry, biography, fantasy and detective stories. Chesterton wrote this work in 1912. Although his style is...

Be riveted by the wit and wisdom of British Roman Catholic priest, Father Brown, as he solves crimes in singular style using logical deduction as an art form. This volume includes these short stories:...

The Man Who Knew Too Much is a collection of short stories by British writer Gilbert K. Chesterton, featuring his detective Horne Fisher. From the upper-classes himself, Fisher has a unique insight into...

This edition includes the following editor's introduction: G. K. Chesterton, the man beyond the writer First published in 1904, “The Napoleon of Notting Hill” is a fantastical novel written by English...

This edition includes the following editor's introduction: G. K. Chesterton, the man beyond the writer Originally published in 1911, "The Ballad of the White Horse" is a poem by G. K. Chesterton about...

This edition includes the following editor's introduction: G. K. Chesterton, the man beyond the writer First published in 1905, “The Club of Queer Trades” is a collection of six amusing stories by...

This edition includes the following editor's introduction: G. K. Chesterton, the man beyond the writer First published in 1903, “Robert Browning” is a multi-faceted biography and critique of Browning‘s...

This edition includes the following editor's introduction: G. K. Chesterton, the man beyond the writer First published in 1915, “All Things Considered” collects more than thirty essays that English...

This edition includes the following editor's introduction: G. K. Chesterton, the man beyond the writer The early twentieth-century was a time when many works, including popular essays, were written...

Chesterton states that the purpose of his book is to attempt an explanation, not of whether the Christian faith can be believed, but of how he personally has come to believe it. In it, Chesterton presents...

This edition includes the following editor's introduction: G. K. Chesterton, the man beyond the writer First published in 1908, “The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare” is a metaphysical thriller by...

THESE tales concern the doing of things recognized as impossible to do; impossible to believe; and, as the weary reader may well cry aloud, impossible to read about. Did the narrator merely say that they...

In 'What's Wrong with the World' by G. K. Chesterton, the author delves into various social, political, and economic issues of his time with his signature wit and wisdom. Chesterton's literary style is...

G. K. Chesterton's 'Poems' is a collection of profound and thought-provoking verses that beautifully capture various aspects of human nature, spirituality, and societal issues. Written in Chesterton's...

Father Brown is a short, stumpy Roman Catholic priest and amateur detective with shapeless clothes, a large umbrella, and an uncanny insight into human evil. He solves mysteries and crimes using his intuition...

Saint Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) was an Italian Catholic friar, deacon and preacher. He founded the men's Order of Friars Minor, the women's Order of Saint Clare, the Third Order of Saint Francis and...

Charles Dickens was an English writer and social critic, widely recognized as a literary genius. He created some of the world's best-known fictional characters and is regarded by many as the greatest...

In G. K. Chesterton's satirical novel, 'The Flying Inn,' the reader is transported into a world where alcohol has been banned across England. The story follows the adventures of pub owner Humphrey Pump...

In 'Heretics' by G. K. Chesterton, the author presents a collection of essays that challenge the prevailing ideologies of his time. Chesterton's witty and provocative writing style draws readers in as...

In 'Eugenics and Other Evils' by G.K. Chesterton, the author presents a scathing critique of the eugenics movement, discussing the dangers of allowing society to dictate who is fit to reproduce. Written...

In 'The New Jerusalem' by G. K. Chesterton, the author explores the concept of Utopia through a collection of essays that blend social commentary, historical analysis, and philosophical insights. Written...

A collection of essays dealing with various topics, such as human nature, current affairs, science and religion. A collection of essays dealing with various topics, such as human nature, current affairs,...

Orthodoxy is a book by G. K. Chesterton that has become a classic of Christian apologetics. In the book's preface Chesterton states the purpose is to "attempt an explanation, not of whether the Christian...

The Everlasting Man G. K. Chesterton - "The best popular apologetic I know." C.S. LewisIn 1925, just three years after his reception into the Catholic Church, G.K. Chesterton published a work that proclaimed...

The Napoleon of Notting Hill - G. K. Chesterton - The Napoleon of Notting Hill is a novel written by G. K. Chesterton in 1904, set in a nearly unchanged London in 1984. Although the novel is set in the...

The Innocence of Father Brown G. K. Chesterton - Father Brown, an ordinary priest whose unremarkable exterior conceals extraordinary crime-solving ability, is celebrated for his solutions to metaphysical...

G.K. Chesterton's collected essays on subjects ranging from detective stories and penny dreadfuls to heraldry and patriotism. The essays originally appeared in "The Speaker" but were edited and revised...

The Wisdom of Father Brown G. K. Chesterton - From London to Cornwall, then to Italy and France, a short, shabby priest runs to earth bandits, traitors, killers. Why is he so successful?The reason is...

Orthodoxy G. K. Chesterton - Orthodoxy (1908) is a book by G. K. Chesterton that has become a classic of Christian apologetics. Chesterton considered this book a companion to his other work, Heretics....