G. K. Chesterton

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The Scandal of Father Brown (eBook, ePUB)

Beschreibung

"The Scandal of Father Brown" is a collection of detective stories written by G.K. Chesterton, featuring the titular character, Father Brown, a Catholic priest with a knack for solving crimes. Published in 1935, the book comprises twelve intriguing mysteries where Father Brown employs his astute observations and profound understanding of human nature to uncover the truth behind various scandals. From perplexing thefts to puzzling murders, each story presents Father Brown with a new challenge, testing his intellect and moral insight. Set against the backdrop of English society, Chesterton's narratives delve into themes of morality, redemption, and the complexities of human behavior. Through Father Brown's unassuming demeanor and unconventional methods, Chesterton crafts a series of captivating tales that entertain and provoke thought, ultimately revealing the enduring appeal of the detective genre and the timeless wisdom of its iconic protagonist.

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Autor

Gilbert Keith Chesterton, (29 May 1874 - 14 June 1936), was an English writer, poet, philosopher, dramatist, journalist, orator, lay theologian, biographer, and literary and art critic. Chesterton is often referred to as the "prince of paradox".Time magazine has observed of his writing style: "Whenever possible Chesterton made his points with popular sayings, proverbs, allegories-first carefully turning them inside out. Chesterton is well known for his fictional priest-detective Father Brown,[5] and for his reasoned apologetics. Even some of those who disagree with him have recognised the wide appeal of such works as Orthodoxy and The Everlasting Man.[4][6] Chesterton routinely referred to himself as an "orthodox" Christian, and came to identify this position more and more with Catholicism, eventually converting to Catholicism from High Church Anglicanism. George Bernard Shaw, his "friendly enemy", said of him, "He was a man of colossal genius."[4] Biographers have identified him as a successor to such Victorian authors as Matthew Arnold, Thomas Carlyle, Cardinal John Henry Newman, and John Ruskin. Chesterton was born in Campden Hill in Kensington, London, the son of Marie Louise, née Grosjean, and Edward Chesterton.[8][9] He was baptised at the age of one month into the Church of England,[10] though his family themselves were irregularly practising Unitarians.[11]According to his autobiography, as a young man Chesterton became fascinated with the occultand, along with his brother Cecil, experimented with Ouija boards.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: True Sign Publishing House
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Januar 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9789361846472
• Artikelnr.: 73553173