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Mr. Chesterton was unquestionably one of the most brilliant essayists of his days. He is startingly original, for his ideas are always in opposition to those commonly held; but no matter how unheard of...
The Zionists have often spoken about the hoped-for Jewish homeland in Palestine becoming a center whence would emanate, as of old, great ideas and ideals. Such a radiation has already begun, but it is...
Chesterton, in his unimitable way, remarks that "the only way to write a popular history is to write it backwards." This is somewhat the method he employs in his book, "A Short History of England," in...
Characteristically brilliant and daring essays on sociological subjects in which is depicted the Utopia of the hard-headed business man, capitalists, and the millionaires who will arrange their own paradise...
Chesterton's characteristics would probably meet with the literary surprise of his life, when, after reading the plain, simple introduction, he would proceed to peruse the pages of Orthodoxy and find...
Mr. G. K. Chesterton, as all the world knows by this time, had the courage of his convictions. He would also, if he had his way, have everyone else possess a similar courage. In his collection of ephemeral...
Mr. Gilbert Chesterton is quite on his own ground in writing essays about about Heretics. Such subjects as Kipling, Shaw, Whistler, H. G. Wells, the new paganism, and the importance of orthodoxy possess...
Mad, perfectly mad, madder than the immortal tea-party of Alice, is the thought while reading this novel, or satire, or caricature, or allegory, or farce, or joke, or whatever it is, which Mr. Chesterton...
In this volume Mr. Chesterton reprints nearly twenty of the ingenious and brilliant papers which have delighted and puzzled the readers of the London Daily News and Speaker. The subjects are all biographical,...
THE Book of Job is among the other Old Testament Books both a philosophical riddle and a historical riddle. Controversy has long raged about which parts of this epic belong to its original scheme and...
Brilliant, political, historical, social, and topical literary essays. A list of England's crimes is furnished, but they are not those of which she was accused by the Germans. Among the best chapters...
Everyone who was not born a duke and who has not achieved a premiership will congratulate himself after reading these detective stories of crimes among the upper classes. The criminal hunter in the case...
If Mr. Chesterton had been permitted to have his own way this handful of papers would have been sent out under the title of "Gargoyles." Perhaps the publisher foresaw horror upon the faces of really unimaginative...
William Blake was an English poet, painter, and printmaker. Largely unrecognised during his lifetime, Blake is now considered a seminal figure in the history of the poetry and visual arts of the Romantic...
Before he has turned over half-a-dozen pages of Mr. Chesterton's book, the reader will feel as if he had been out in a high wind. Not, of course, the cold, steady-blowing north-easter that turns your...
Gilbert K. Chesterton has kept his finest energies for fashioning the verses and symbolism of this ballad-epic — the story of King Alfred and the Danes. The London Nation said of the book: "We are certainly...
In 'Appreciations and Criticisms of the Works of Charles Dickens', Gilbert Keith Chesterton delves into the literary world of Charles Dickens, offering insightful analysis and appreciation for the renowned...
In "The Man Who Knew Too Much" by Gilbert Keith Chesterton, readers are transported into a thrilling and thought-provoking detective story that combines elements of mystery, suspense, and social commentary....
Gilbert Keith Chesterton's 'The Flying Inn' is a satirical novel that critiques prohibition and explores themes of traditionalism, freedom, and the absurdities of modern society. Written in Chesterton's...
In 'The Wisdom of Father Brown,' G.K. Chesterton introduces readers to the witty and unassuming detective priest, Father Brown, who solves perplexing mysteries with his keen insight and moral wisdom....
In 'Charles Dickens' by Gilbert Keith Chesterton, the author delves into the life and works of the legendary English novelist, providing a thorough analysis of his literary style and social commentary....
In 'The Innocence of Father Brown' by Gilbert Keith Chesterton, readers are introduced to the savvy detective skills of the unassuming priest, Father Brown. The collection of short stories presents clever...
Gilbert Keith Chesterton's 'The Ballad of the White Horse' is a poetic masterpiece that narrates the epic tale of King Alfred the Great's battle against the invading Danes. Written in a lyrical and powerful...
In Gilbert Keith Chesterton's 'Varied Types,' the reader is treated to a series of essays that showcase the author's distinct wit, humor, and insightful commentary on various societal issues of his time....
In 'Irish Impressions', Gilbert Keith Chesterton vividly captures his experiences and observations during his travels through Ireland. Published in 1919, this book is a collection of essays that showcase...
Padre Brown, insieme a Flambeu e all’ispettore Carven, indaga sulla morte di Archibald Ogilvo, conte di Glengyle. Tra le cianfrusaglie accumulate nel castello, alcune alimentano non pochi sospetti sulla...
Se faisant passer pour un autre, un détective infiltre une société secrète sans se douter que ce qu'il y découvrira bouleversera sa vie…? Intellectuel aux mille visages, GK Chesterton ne saurait être...
Edition enrichie (préface, notes)« J’essaie d’entrer dans le meurtrier […], pensant ses pensées, luttant avec ses passions, jusqu’à me retrouver tapi, aux aguets, dans la posture même de la haine qui...
A fanciful and altogether delightful tale of the doings of Innocent Smith, who reminds himself by every possible shock to the intellect that he is a man alive, walking on two legs. The story is replete...
This comprehensive eBook presents the complete works or all the significant works - the Œuvre - of this famous and brilliant writer in one ebook - 11480 pages easy-to-read and easy-to-navigate: • The...
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