The multitalented G. K. Chesterton wrote many volumes of detective stories, some of the most brilliant and moving ever conceived. In On Detective Stories, he reveals the motivations and philosophies behind his achievements. This publication from Boomer Books is specially designed and typeset for comfortable reading.
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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