G. K. Chesterton

Broschiertes Buch

The Defendant

Beschreibung

A compelling invitation to step back into a world where clever minds duel over truth and fiction. The Defendant invites readers to follow careful reasoning, sly deception, and stubborn courage through a suite of stories that feel both antique and instantly vital. This classic detective fiction collection delights with sharp plots, moral philosophy in crime, and the perennial tug-of-war between justice and deception. Set against the murmur of victorian England and the softer glow of edwardian atmospheres, the tales blend memorable puzzles with humane introspection. They reward both casual readers and classic mystery enthusiasts with satisfying twists, memorable detectives inspired by Doyle and the larger English tradition, and a timeless sense that every clue matters. A note on literary and historical significance: these stories helped shape early modern detective narrative, offering a bridge between tradition and more modern visions of rational inquiry. The collection speaks to literature study readers and sherlock holmes fans alike, enriching the British mystery anthology with nuance, wit, and moral texture. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. The Defendant is not merely read; it is revisited, treasured, and passed along as a living part of the mystery canon.

Autor

Gilbert Keith Chesterton KC*SG was an English author, philosopher, Christian defender, and literary and art reviewer who was born on May 29, 1874, and died on June 14, 1936. Chesterton wrote about theology and made up the character Father Brown, a priest-detective. Some people who don't agree with him have seen how popular books like Orthodoxy and The Everlasting Man are. Chesterton often called himself a "orthodox Christian," and this view became more and more similar to Catholicism until he finally left high church Anglicanism. Authors from the Victorian era like Matthew Arnold, Thomas Carlyle, John Henry Newman, and John Ruskin saw him as an heir. The "prince of paradox" has been used to describe him. A review in Time said this about Chesterton's writing style: "Whenever possible, Chesterton made his points with popular sayings, proverbs, and allegories-first carefully turning them inside out." His writings had an impact on Jorge Luis Borges, who said that his writings were like Edgar Allan Poe's. Chesterton was born in Campden Hill, Kensington, London. His father, Edward Chesterton (1841-1922), was an estate agent, and his mother, Marie Louise Grosjean, was from Switzerland and France. Chesterton was baptized into the Church of England when he was one month old, even though his family was a Unitarian and only sometimes followed their beliefs.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Alpha Editions
• Seitenzahl: 66
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. Juli 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 4mm
• Gewicht: 111g
• ISBN-13: 9789354754357
• ISBN-10: 935475435X
• Artikelnr.: 62206257