The Wisdom of Father Brown

The Wisdom of Father Brown

by G. K. Chesterton
The Wisdom of Father Brown

The Wisdom of Father Brown

by G. K. Chesterton

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Overview

Classic collection of stories, first published early in the 20th century. According to Wikipedia: "Gilbert Keith Chesterton, KC*SG (29 May 1874 – 14 June 1936) was an English writer. His prolific and diverse output included philosophy, ontology, poetry, plays, journalism, public lectures and debates, literary and art criticism, biography, Christian apologetics, and fiction, including fantasy and detective fiction. Chesterton has been called the "prince of paradox". Time magazine, in a review of a biography of Chesterton, observed of his writing style: "Whenever possible Chesterton made his points with popular sayings, proverbs, allegories—first carefully turning them inside out." For example, Chesterton wrote "Thieves respect property. They merely wish the property to become their property that they may more perfectly respect it.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781455425273
Publisher: Seltzer Books
Publication date: 04/01/2017
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
File size: 431 KB

About the Author

About The Author
G.K Chesterton (1874-1936) is an English author, philosopher, and respected critic of literature and art. Chesterton was a very religious man, and was so interested in theology that he is considered a lay theologian. Much of his work dealt with topics of theology and philosophy. Chesterton became politically active during the last years of his life, advocating against both capitalism and socialism. With the inclusion of both religious and political philosophy, the G.K Chesterton made invaluable contributions to theology, economics, and literature.

Table of Contents

1 The Absence of Mr. Glass 7

2 The Paradise of Thieves 25

3 The Duel of Dr. Hirsch 47

4 The Man in the Passage 67

5 The Mistake of the Machine 89

6 The Head of Caesar 109

7 The Purple Wig 129

8 The Perishing of the Pendragons 151

9 The Salad of Colonel Cray 175

10 The Strange Crime of John Bulnois 193

11 The Fairy Tale of Father Brown 213

About the Author 231

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