G. K. Chesterton

Broschiertes Buch

What's Wrong with the World?

Beschreibung

This vintage book contains a collection of forty-nine essays written by Gilbert Keith Chesterton that deal with the various societal problems of his day. A fascinating and arguably timeless social inquiry, "What's Wrong with the World?" tackles such subjects as role of women in society, education, socialism, capitalism, the family unit, and much more. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in early-twentieth century English society and would make for a fantastic addition to any collection. Contents include: Wanted, An Unpractical Man", "The New Hypocrite", "The Fear Of The Past", "The Unfinished Temple", "The Enemies Of Property", "The Free Family", "The Wildness Of Domesticity", "History Of Hudge And Gudge", "Oppression By Optimism", "The Homelessness Of Jones", et cetera. Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874-1936) was an influential English writer, poet, dramatist, philosopher, journalist, orator, and biographer. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction.

Autor

Gilbert Keith Chesterton was an English author, philosopher, Christian apologist, and literary and art critic, best known for creating the fictional priest-detective Father Brown. Born on May 29, 1874, in Kensington, London, Chesterton was educated at St. Paul's Juniors and University College London before studying at the Slade School of Fine Art. His career spanned a variety of genres, from fiction to essays, and he was deeply involved in Christian apologetics, with works like Orthodoxy and The Everlasting Man solidifying his place as a prominent thinker of his time. Chesterton's works often reflected his devotion to Christianity and his philosophical musings on society, morality, and faith. He was a close associate of Hilaire Belloc and was influenced by thinkers such as Thomas Aquinas and Charles Dickens. Chesterton married Frances Blogg in 1901, and the couple remained together until his death on June 14, 1936, at the age of 62 in Beaconsfield, United Kingdom. His literary legacy continues to influence writers and thinkers, and his Father Brown stories remain a celebrated part of detective fiction.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Obscure Press
• Seitenzahl: 262
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. Februar 2006
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 374g
• ISBN-13: 9781846644634
• ISBN-10: 1846644631
• Artikelnr.: 21883421