This book is a collection of essays written by G.K. Chesterton. The author is flippant about important things and profound about trivial things. Published in 1910, it features Chesterton's writing as a journalist, where he uses his wit and humor to explore serious topics and trivialities alike. The essays cover a wide range of topics, from...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.
Book Summary
This book is a collection of essays written by G.K. Chesterton. The author is flippant about important things and profound about trivial things. Published in 1910, it features Chesterton's writing as a journalist, where he uses his wit and humor to explore serious topics and trivialities alike. The essays cover a wide range of topics, from everyday incidents to deep philosophical musings, stray thoughts, and the author rambles on about life, death, and the universe in general.
G. k. Chesterton
