Twelve Types is a collection of essays written by G.K. Chesterton. The essays are a series of character sketches and portraits of notable historical figures and literary figures. These are insightful and thought-provoking essays that offer a unique perspective on some of the most important figures of the past. Chesterton writes about these figures...More
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.
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.
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Twelve Types is a collection of essays written by G.K. Chesterton. The essays are a series of character sketches and portraits of notable historical figures and literary figures. These are insightful and thought-provoking essays that offer a unique perspective on some of the most important figures of the past. Chesterton writes about these figures with his characteristic wit and insight, exploring their personalities, philosophies, and their contributions to literature and society.
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