Gilbert Keith (G.K.) Chesterton, (1874 1936)
He was an English writer, lay theologian, poet, philosopher, dramatist, journalist, orator, literary and art critic, biographer, and Christian apologist, often referred to as the "prince of paradox."
This volume collects his essays, originally published in three books. The first group of Essays analyses from socialism and puritanism, to liberalism and the French Revolution. The second group of Essays, written “in defence of”, defends from Patriotism to Nonsense; from Humility to Slang. Finally, the last group of essays, “What I saw in America”, are Chesterton description of his experiences in the United States.
It also contains all his sketches, originally published in three books.
Finally, it features the Chesterton Calendar, a witty book of his thoughts, designed to be read every day of the year.
Extremely entertaining, profound and thought provoking, Chesterton insights are as current today as the day they were written. A must have collection!
Gilbert Keith Chesterton was one of the most influential English writers of the 20th century. His prolific and diverse output included journalism, philosophy, poetry, biography, Christian apologetics, fantasy and detective fiction.
Chesterton has been called the "prince of paradox". Time magazine, in a review of a biography of Chesterton, observed of his writing style: "Whenever possible Chesterton made his points with popular sayings, proverbs, allegories—first carefully turning them inside out.
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