The Club of Queer Trades

The Club of Queer Trades


G. k. Chesterton G. k. Chesterton

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The Club of Queer Trades is a collection of short stories by G.K. Chesterton, first published in 1905. The stories feature a diverse cast of characters, each of whom has a unique and unusual occupation. The stories are linked by the presence of the mysterious "Club of Queer Trades", an organization of people with unusual professions, that is run...More
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Gilbert Keith Chesterton (29 May 1874 – 14 June 1936) was an English writer, philosopher, lay theologian, and literary and art critic. He has been referred to as the "prince of paradox". Time magazine observed of his writing style: "Whenever possible Chesterton made his points with popular sayings, proverbs, allegories—first carefully turning them inside out." Chesterton wrote around 80 books, several hundred poems, some 200 short stories, 4,000 essays (mostly newspaper columns), and several plays. He was a literary and social critic, historian, playwright, novelist, Catholic theologian and apologist, debater, and mystery writer.

Publish Date : 18 Jan 2023

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