A collection of selected short and long stories by one of the greatest English writer, poet, philosopher, dramatist, journalist, orator, lay theologian, biographer, and literary and art critic G. K. Chesterton. This collection will highlight the author's genius at using popular sayings, proverbs, allegories to make his point by turning them inside out.
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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