Cecil Chesterton

G. K. Chesterton, a Criticism

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ISBN 13:: 9781587420597
author:: Cecil Chesterton
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Inkling Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2007
Pages:: 180
Dimensions:: 152mm X 229mm
Genre:: Literature Biographies & True Stories Textbook
Condition:: New
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G. K. Chesterton: A Criticism by Cecil Chesterton is a biography that offers insight into the life and work of this influential writer. Born in 1900, G. K. Chesterton was a polymath who defied categorization with his intelligent and well-written writings on various topics. A gifted literary critic, Chesterton was known for defending unconventional subjects such as 'penny dreadfuls' read by young boys. He also took a unique stance against the Boer War and critiqued both unbridled capitalism and fashionable socialism. This biography provides context and explanation of his famous debate with H. G. Wells and Bernard Shaw, including Chesterton's notable essay "On Wells and a Glass of Beer". The book includes numerous notes explaining the historical context and appendices featuring both sides of the debate. With its enhanced and enlarged 'Centennial Edition', this biography offers a comprehensive understanding of G. K. Chesterton's life and work.

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