Dr Denis J Conlon

G K Chesterton: A Reappraisal

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ISBN 13:: 9780413777683
author:: Dr Denis J Conlon
format:: HardBack
publisher:: Methuen Publishing Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2015
Pages:: 320
Dimensions:: 24.2 x 4.3 x 16.6 cm
Genre:: Poetry, Drama & Criticism, History & Criticism,
Condition:: New
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Gilbert Keith Chesterton was a literary figure of great importance in the early twentieth century. His reputation has waned somewhat over time, but recent interest in his life and work has been renewed by controversy surrounding accusations of anti-Semitism. Born into a comfortable middle-class family, Chesterton went on to achieve success as a journalist, novelist, poet, playwright, and more. He was educated at St Paul's School and later trained as an illustrator at the Slade School of Art. His friendships with notable figures, including Edmund Clerihew Bentley and George Bernard Shaw, played a significant role in his life and career. Chesterton wrote extensively on various topics, contributing articles to newspapers and journals, launching his own magazine, G.K.'s Weekly, and engaging in debates with prominent thinkers of the time. This book offers a reappraisal of Chesterton's life and work, exploring his enduring legacy and relevance today.

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