G. K. Chesterton
G. K. Chesterton was an English writer, philosopher, and theologian, known for his sharp wit and engaging prose. Born in 1874 in London, he became a prominent literary figure in the early 20th century, contributing to a vast array of genres including fiction, poetry, and essays. Chesterton's most famous works include the beloved detective stories featuring Father Brown, a character whose moral insights and unassuming nature have captivated readers for generations. His ability to tackle profound philosophical questions with humor and clarity makes his writing both thought-provoking and accessible.
Beyond his fiction, Chesterton was a passionate defender of Christianity and often engaged in debates about faith, society, and literature. His explorations of the human experience resonate deeply, inviting readers to reflect on their own beliefs and perceptions. If you're curious about his unique perspectives and storytelling style, take some time to dive into his works available in this app. There's a treasure trove of ideas waiting to be discovered, whether you're in the mood for a whimsical tale or a philosophical essay.
The Man Who Knew Too Much
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G. K. Chesterton
Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874-1936) was an influential and prolific English writer of the early 20th century. He was a journalist, a poet a…
The Innocence of Father Brown
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The Innocence of Father Brown (1911) is the first of five collections of mystery stories by G. K. Chesterton starring an unimposing but surp…
The Wisdom of Father Brown
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This is the second of five books of short stories about G. K. Chesterton’s fictional detective, first published in 1914. Father Brown is a s…
The Man Who Was Thursday, A Nightmare
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In a surreal turn-of-the-century London, Gabriel Syme, a poet, is recruited to a secret anti-anarchist task force at Scotland Yard. Lucian G…
Orthodoxy
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With his typical wit and erudition Chesterton presents Christianity as the best answer to a series of interlocking riddles that live in ever…
Priester und Detektiv (Pater Brown Geschichten)
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Pater Brown ist ein englischer katholischer Pfarrer, der als Hobby Kriminalfälle löst. Dies gelingt ihm, indem er sich in den T&au…
What's Wrong With the World
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Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874–1936) has been called the “prince of paradox.” Time magazine observed of his writing style: “Whenever possibl…
Heretics
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The Author Gilbert Keith Chesterton was born in London, England on the 29th of May, 1874. Though he considered himself a mere "rollicki…
A Short History of England
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Gilbert Keith Chesterton was a prolific writer on many topics. His views of history were always from the standpoint of men and their interac…
The Club of Queer Trades
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A collection of six wonderfully quirky detective stories, featuring the 'mystic' former judge Basil Grant. Each story reveals a practitioner…
Orthodoxy (Version 2)
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Orthodoxy is a book that has become a classic of Christian apologetics. In the book's preface Chesterton states the purpose is to "atte…
What I Saw in America
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“Let me begin my American impressions with two impressions I had before I went to America. One was an incident and the other an idea; and wh…
The Superstition of Divorce
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This short book was written in 1920, and in it Chesterton, with his usual wit and incisive logic, presents a series of articles defending ma…
Orthodoxy
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"Orthodoxy," a series of essays by Gilbert Keith Chesterton. First published in 1908. "The only possible excuse for this boo…
Wit and Wisdom of Chesterton
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This little volume, issued as a gift book for lovers of Mr. Chesterton's writings in 1911, is made up from essays to be found in "The D…
The Trees of Pride
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Three trees, known as the Peacock trees, are blamed by the peasants for the fever that has killed many. Squire Vane scoffs at this legend as…
Eugenics and Other Evils
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Most Eugenists are Euphemists. I mean merely that short words startle them, while long words soothe them. And they are utterly incapable of …
The Napoleon of Notting Hill
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While the novel is humorous (one instance has the King sitting on top of an omnibus and speaking to it as to a horse: "Forward, my beau…
The Ballad of the White Horse
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An English epic poem that follows the exploits of Alfred the Great in his defense of Christian civilization in England from the heathen nihi…
The Ball and the Cross
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The Ball and the Cross is G. K. Chesterton's third novel. In the introduction Martin Gardner notes that it is a "mixture of fantasy, fa…