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.
G.K. Chesterton in Vanity Fair Magazine
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G. K. Chesterton
A collection of 12 articles/essays that G.K. Chesterton wrote for Vanity Fair magazine in 1920-1921, under the general title “The Next/New R…
The Man Who Was Thursday, A Nightmare (Version 3, Dramatic Reading)
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This is undoubtedly the best of Chesterton's novels, a thriller which follows Gabriel Syme as he tries to find a way to bring the Supreme An…
St. Francis of Assisi (Version 3)
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In this brief but lively biography, G.K. Chesterton brings all his typical wit and insight into discussing Francis of Assisi. Francis is arg…
St. Francis of Assisi (Version 2)
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Saint Francis of Assisi grew up in a wealthy family and his early life was characterized by splendor, riches and a lavish lifestyle. During …
William Blake
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From the author’s introduction: "Blake’s life of Blake … would have been full of symbolic wild beasts and naked women, of monstrous cl…
The Man Who Knew Too Much (Version 2)
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G. K. Chesterton
A collection of short adventure stories following Horne and his friend. - Summary by Victoria Bell
Short Poetry Collection 107
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Walter de la Mare, G. K. Chesterton, Walt Whitman and Robert Frost
This is a collection of poems read by LibriVox volunteers for April 2012.
G.K. Chesterton in The Open Road
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G. K. Chesterton
A collection of 2 book reviews written by G.K. Chesterton in "The Open Road", both from 1911. (Summary by Maria Therese)
Short Poetry Collection 032
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LibriVox’s Short Poetry Collection 032: a collection of 20 public-domain poems.
G.K. Chesterton in The British Review
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Four articles/essays written by G.K. Chesterton for "The British Review". These were published in 1913 and 1914. (Summary by Maria…
The Poet and the Lunatics
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The same pen that wrote the famous Father Brown stories here presents another volume of equally delightful mystery and murder stories with a…
G.K. Chesterton in The Bibliophile Magazine
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Two essays/articles by G.K. Chesterton, published in 'The Bibliophile' magazine in 1908. (Summary by Maria Therese)
Thomas Carlyle
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A short biography (1902) of a famous writer (Carlyle) by another famous writer (Chesterton). The first half exhibits Chesterton’s sly wit a…
Robert Louis Stevenson
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This short early twentieth century biography of Robert Louis Stevenson by polymath Chesterton and journalist Nicoll is also sometimes entitl…
Orthodoxy (Version 3)
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… [In] its pages I have attempted in a vague and personal way, in a set of mental pictures rather than in a series of deductions, to state t…
The Flying Inn (Version 2)
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Captain Patrick Dalroy and Humphrey Pump take to the road in a donkey cart with a cask of good rum, a giant round of cheese, and the signpos…
Robert Browning (Version 2)
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This mystery of the unconscious man, far deeper than any mystery of the conscious one, existing as it does in all men, existed peculiarly in…