G K Chesterton

Broschiertes Buch

Twelve Types

Beschreibung

G. K. Chesterton, the master of wit and wisdom, presents "Twelve Types," a collection of insightful literary essays and character sketches exploring the lives and works of notable figures. This volume offers a fascinating blend of biographical criticism and philosophical reflection, showcasing Chesterton's unparalleled ability to illuminate the essence of his subjects. From celebrated authors to influential personalities, Chesterton delves into the defining traits and enduring legacies of each individual. Through his signature blend of humor and profound observation, he provides readers with a fresh perspective on familiar figures, revealing unexpected depths and complexities. "Twelve Types" is a testament to Chesterton's enduring influence as a literary critic and social commentator. This carefully prepared edition ensures that his timeless observations on character and creativity continue to resonate. Ideal for readers interested in biography, literary criticism, and insightful essays on the human condition. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 64
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 3mm
• Gewicht: 104g
• ISBN-13: 9781023126366
• ISBN-10: 1023126362
• Artikelnr.: 74106360