Gilbert K. Chesterton

Broschiertes Buch

The Napoleon of Notting Hill

Beschreibung

When a new king is selected and Auberon Quin is randomly chosen, he institutes a series of reforms that many of his new leaders find boring and childish. While Quin enjoys a good joke, a young leader named Adam Wayne takes things very seriously even going to war with neighbouring boroughs. Although written mainly as a comedic work, Chesterton philosophically explores the actions of man and respect for each other.

Autor

Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874-1936) was an English writer, philosopher, and critic known for his wit and paradoxical style. He wrote essays, novels, and poetry, often addressing social and theological issues. His works, including the Father Brown detective series and Orthodoxy, remain highly influential.Born in London, Chesterton attended St. Paul's School and the Slade School of Art. Though he trained as an illustrator, he pursued writing and gained success in journalism and literature. In 1901, he married Frances Blogg, who greatly supported his work.Chesterton engaged in lively debates with figures like George Bernard Shaw and H.G. Wells. His 1922 conversion to Roman Catholicism shaped his later writings. His legacy endures through his diverse and thought-provoking works, still widely read today.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Devoted Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 72
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Januar 2017
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 4mm
• Gewicht: 120g
• ISBN-13: 9781988297842
• ISBN-10: 1988297842
• Artikelnr.: 52156728