Bøger af G. K. Chesterton

This collection of biographical essays by G. K. Chesterton gives a one-of-a-kind insight into some of the most influential figures of the 20th century. Chesterton lends his prolific wit to these extremely unique and personal biographies, capturing a perfect snapshot of British society in the 1900s. ‘Twelve Types’ covers the life and works of Charlotte Bronte, Alexander Pope, Lord Byron, Robert Louis Stevenson, William Morris, Saint Francis, Edmond Rostand, Charles II, Thomas Carlyle, Savonarola, and Leo Tolstoy.A pastiche of the Victorian society and artists that would birth the Romantic and Gothic movements in English literature, ‘Twelve Types’ is an unmissable collection for any student of 20th century Britain.Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874 – 1936) was an English writer, journalist, philosopher, and literary critic. An unparalleled essayist, he produced over four thousand essays during his lifetime, alongside eighty novels and two hundred short stories. Tackling topics of politics, history, philosophy, and theology with tenacious wit and humour, G. K. Chesterton was often considered a master of the paradox. Himself both a modernist and devout Catholic, he is remembered best for his priest-detective short stories ‘Father Brown’, and his metaphysical thriller ‘The Man Who Was Thursday’. In his lifetime, Chesterton befriended and debated some of the greatest thinkers of the age, such as George Bernard Shore, H. G. Wells, and Bertrand Russell, while his works went on to inspire figures including T. S. Eliot, Michael Collins, and Mahatma Gandhi.

Harold March, el nuevo y renombrado periodista político, paseaba con aire decidido por una meseta en la que, desde hacía tiempo, se iban sucediendo por igual páramos y planicies, y cuyo horizonte se hallaba orlado por los lejanos bosques de la conocida propiedad de Torwood Park. Era un joven bien parecido, de pelo rubio y rizado y ojos claros, vestido con un traje de tweed. Inmerso en su feliz deambular a lo largo y ancho de aquel embriagador paisaje de libertad, Harold March era aún lo bastante joven como para tener bien presentes sus convicciones políticas y no simplemente para intentar olvidarlas a la menor ocasión. No en vano, su presencia en Torwood Park tenía precisamente un motivo político. Era el lugar de encuentro propuesto nada menos que por el Ministro de Hacienda, Sir Howard Horne, quien por entonces intentaba dar a conocer su denominado Presupuesto Socialista, el cual tenía la intención de exponer a cronista tan prometedor durante el transcurso de cierta entrevista que ambos tenían concertada. Harold March, por su parte, pertenecía a esa clase de hombres que saben todo lo que hay que saber sobre política, pero nada acerca de los políticos, además de ser poseedor de unos notables conocimientos sobre arte, letras, filosofía y cultura general (acerca, en fin, de casi todo excepto del mundo en el que vivía).

El barrio de Saffron Park ¿Parque de Azafrán¿ se extendía al poniente de Londres, rojo y desgarrado como una nube del crepúsculo. Todo él era de un ladrillo brillante; se destacaba sobre el cielo fantásticamente, y aun su pavimento resultaba de lo más caprichoso: obra de un constructor especulativo y algo artista, que daba a aquella arquitectura unas veces el nombre de «estilo Isabel» y otras el de «estilo reina Ana», acaso por figurarse que ambas reinas eran una misma. No sin razón se hablaba de este barrio como de una colonia artística, aunque no se sabe qué tendría precisamente de artístico. Pero si sus pretensiones de centro intelectual parecían algo infundadas, sus pretensiones de lugar agradable eran justificadísimas. El extranjero que contemplaba por vez primera aquel curioso montón de casas, no podía menos de preguntarse qué clase de gente vivía allí. Y si tenía la suerte de encontrarse con uno de los vecinos del barrio, su curiosidad no quedaba defraudada. El sitio no sólo era agradable, sino perfecto, siempre que se le considerase como un sueño, y no como una superchería. Y si sus moradores no eran «artistas», no por eso dejaba de ser artístico el conjunto. Aquel joven ¿los cabellos largos y castaños, la cara insolente¿ si no era un poeta, era ya un poema. Aquel anciano, aquel venerable charlatán de la barba blanca y enmarañada, del sombrero blanco y desgarbado, no sería un filósofo ciertamente, pero era todo un asunto de filosofía. Aquel científico sujeto ¿calva de cascarón de huevo, y el pescuezo muy flaco y largö claro es que no tenía derecho a los muchos humos que gastaba: no había logrado, por ejemplo, ningún descubrimiento biológico; pero ¿qué hallazgo biológico más singular que el de su interesante persona?

In Heretics, the topics Chesterton debates are as universal to the "vague moderns" of the 21st century as they were to those of the 20th. Focusing on "heretics" - those who pride themselves on their superiority to Christian views - Chesterton appraises prominent figures who fall into that category from the literary and art worlds. Luminaries such as Rudyard Kipling, George Bernard Shaw, H. G. Wells, and James McNeill Whistler come under the author's scrutiny, where they meet with equal measures of his characteristic wisdom and good humor.The topics he touches upon range from cosmology to anthropology to soteriology and he argues against French nihilism, German humanism, English utilitarianism, the syncretism of 'the vague modern', Social Darwinism, eugenics and the arrogance and misanthropy of the European intelligentsia. Together with Orthodoxy, this book is regarded as central to his corpus of moral theology.

"There are two ways of getting home; and one of them is to stay there. The other is to walk round the whole world till we come back to the same place." -G.K. ChestertonWhat, if anything, is it that makes the human uniquely human? This, in part, is the question that G.K. Chesterton starts with exploration of human history in this classic. Responding to the evolutionary materialism of his contemporary H.G. Wells, Chesterton in this work affirms human uniqueness and the unique message of the Christian faith.Writing at a time when social Darwinism was increasingly popular, Chesterton argued that the idea that society has been steadily progressing from a starting point of primitivism towards civilization, and of Jesus Christ as simply another charismatic figure, is completely inaccurate. Chesterton saw in Christianity a rare blending of philosophy and mythology, which he felt satisfies both the mind and the heart.Here, as so often in Chesterton, we sense a lived, awakened faith. All that he writes derives from a keen intellect guided by the heart's own knowledge.

Probably Chesterton's most popular book of essays. The thirty-nine short essays that make up Chesterton's delightful book. Among this collection: "A Piece of Chalk", where a drawing exercise turns into a lesson on the nature of truth, "Twelve Men", an explanation on why we have juries made of our peers and not professional jurors, "The Dragon's Grandmother", on why we should read fairy tales to our children along with many more endearing reflections.Chesterton looks at ordinary things and asks us to see how extraordinary they are-the contents of his pockets, the items in a railway station, pedestrians in the street. What appear to be trifles are actually tremendous, and he uses them as a springboard to expound on Christianity, the nuclear family, democracy, and the like with supreme clarity and wit.The essays gathered here are a testament to G.K. Chesterton's faith-not his faith in religion or a higher power, but in the ability to discover something wonderful in the objects, the experiences, and the people that cross our paths every single day. With his unique brand of humor and insight, he demonstrates how the commonplace adds enormous value to the landscape of daily life. Chesterton's commentaries first published nearly a century ago-remain fresh today.

The Ballad of the White Horse is one of the last great epic poems in the English language.In the dark times before a unified England, warring tribes roved and sparred for territory across the British Isles. The Ballad of the White Horse records the deeds and military accomplishments of Alfred the Great as he defeats the invading Danes at the Battle of Ethandun. The poem follows the battle-from the gathering of the chiefs to the last war cry-with a care to rhythm, sound, and language that makes it a magnificent work of art as well as a vital piece of English history. Chesterton incorporates brilliant imagination, atmosphere, moral concern, chronological continuity, wisdom and fancy. He makes his stanzas reverberate with sound, and hurries his readers into the heart of the battle.

In Orthodoxy, G.K. Chesterton gives a stirring defense of Christianity. Chesterton fought against the reductionist materialism with laughter, joy, and gratitude for the beauty of the world God has given us. We usually think of orthodoxy and the tenets of the Christian faith as dry, arbitrary, and perhaps even nonsensical. Chesterton shows that orthodoxy is beautiful and fits perfectly the strange, quirky world. For those of us who do not pay any attention to the strangeness of the world, this book is essential reading. The world may not have fairies, but it does have the sun, rivers, trees, and the sky, and they are as strange as anything we will find in a fairy tale. Read this book, then go outside and marvel.

Bertie Wooster's life is changed when the highly competent Jeeves arrives to replace Wooster's previous, thieving valet. In ten uproariously amusing tales, Jeeves quietly comes to the rescue as Wooster, his fiancé, his foppish friends, and airy aristocratic acquaintances land themselves in the soup again. Among other hullabaloo and adventure, Wodehouse's much-loved cast of characters navigate unintentional or broken engagements, orchestrate visits with ghastly friends of relatives, and scramble to avoid the consequences of not a few little white lies. This Warbler Classics edition includes an extensive biographical timeline.

G. K. Chesterton's celebrity priest-detective returns in The Secret of Father Brown, the fourth of five collections of short stories featuring Father Brown. Through his uncanny ability to anticipate the actions of others and his profound understanding of human nature, Father Brown uncovers the truth behind perplexing murders, elaborate robberies, and other acts of maleficence. Flambeau, once the most famous burglar in France and now a detective in England, makes a reappearance as Father Brown's reformed friend and colleague in the two stories that frame the eight detective mysteries in this volume. Father Brown's investigations involve such varied characters as the celebrated poet Osric Orm, the Robin Hood-like criminal Michael Moonshine, the goldfish-obsessed Peregrine Smart, the haggard theatre manager Mundon Mandeville, and the eccentric Lady Mounteagle. This collection includes "The Vanishing of Vaudrey," one of Chesterton's most memorable and startling stories, and "The Chief Mourner of Marne," a story that vies with "The Sign of the Broken Sword" for the position of Chesterton's masterpiece.

Utopia Of Usurers And Other Essays is purely the own experience of Sir G.K. Chesterton. This compilation of Chesterton's articles includes a variety of condensed pieces on political and economic subjects that are mostly focused on people and events from his own time. These articles were ostensibly chosen and assembled as the best representations of Chesterton's own political-economic philosophy, a goal that was successfully attained. The author is ruthless in his criticism of the wealthy and elitist social elite who wish to impose their beliefs on everyone else. Sir Chesterton demonstrates how every area of daily life has been severely harmed by a mindset that views money gain as the end of life, at the expense of those higher and human qualities without which life is hardly worth living, using his classic humor and rigorous logic.

One of the most well-known and prolific authors of the twentieth century addresses a variety of issues in the appropriately named book What's Wrong With the World, including feminism, big business, education, and the government. Chesterton boldly condemned materialism, elitism, hypocrisy, and every opponent of freedom and simplicity in contemporary society. He was a devoted supporter of the working man, family, and faith. The critical writings included for this book, drawn from the dozens of articles the author wrote over the course of his lifetime for newspapers and magazines, pulse with his own brand of smart criticism. These essays provide Chesterton's unmatched analysis of modern ideals, his razor-sharp critique of contemporary efficiency, and his humorous but sincere defense of the common man against fashion-setting social assaults. They are still as enjoyable to read and rewarding today as they were when they were written more than a century ago.

Tremendous Trifles is a fictional novel written by English writer G. K. Chesterton. The Editor of the DAILY NEWS, the publication where these brief sketches first appeared, has reprinted them. These are essentially sporadic diaries, which is all the author has ever been able to do. However how unimportant the subjects may be, they do have a motivation that runs through them. The reader's eye likely lands somewhere, such as a bedpost, lamppost, window blind, or wall, as it wanders heartily relieved from these pages. The essays throughout provoke laughs and blank looks as they introduce readers to a new viewpoint. Tremendous Trifles by G. K. Chesterton is a compilation of classic thoughts consolidated into a single draft and can be read by readers of any age.

The New Jerusalem is a philosophical travelog by G. K. Chesterton, a British author. This collection of essays is about Chesterton's visits to Jerusalem in 1919 and a eulogy on the Middle Ages and the true end of the Roman Empire. Here, the realities of the earthly Jerusalem are loosely painted. This book of Jerusalem's past demonstrates how thoroughly Chesterton anticipated the Middle East's future. As always, Sir Chesterton does a fantastic job of giving the reader a fascinating story and a deeper understanding of his journey toward Jerusalem. If you are not familiar with this amazing city, you should visit Jerusalem through this book from Chesterton's eyes during his journey from Europe to Palestine, which can pull you into its unique essays.

The man who knew too much is a collection of short stories written by G. K. Chesterton which is centered around Horne Fisher, who is a font of all knowledge, which enables him to solve crimes and mysteries in less time. Fisher is a man who socializes with journalists and politicians (and comes from a family of politicians himself). They solve all sorts of crimes that turn out to have political implications and must therefore never be revealed to the general public, or the consequences would be terrible. Fisher employs his information to reveal the actual criminals of various crimes, from theft to murder, through eight short stories. Some murder stories are gruesome while others can draw you into the mystery. Short murder mysteries are told throughout the stories, and Mr. Fisher solves the crimes. But, how? How does Fisher solve these murder mysteries? Will his two friends help him out? To find out more about this man who knew too much, Readers should go through this interesting book!

A poem by English author G. K. Chesterton called The Ballad of the White Horse describes the bravery of the Saxon King Alfred the Great in an idealized manner. The poem, a ballad, has been regarded as one of the last truly fantastic traditional epic poems ever composed in English. The poem describes how the Virgin Mary helped Alfred beat the Dane invaders in the Battle of Ethandun. Chesterton opted to include the Battle of Ethandune in the Valley of the White Horse even though there is no historical support for it in his poem. There are 2,684 lines of English verse throughout the entire poem. They are broken up into stanzas, which normally include 4 to 6 lines each. The Ballad Of The White Horse has been deemed a classic and has been a great collection of ideas comprehended in a single draft to be read by readers of several age groups.

The Innocence of Father Brown is a mystery novel which is written by the English novelist G.K. Chesterton. Father Brown is a fictional Roman Catholic priest and amateur detective who appears in 53 short stories by Sir Chesterton that were published between 1910 and 1936. This main character played by Chesterton is a dumpy, bigoted, narrow-minded, but ultimately smart priest, who goes around solving mysteries that flummox everyone. Father Brown uses his intuition and in-depth knowledge of human nature to solve puzzles and murders. Father Brown, as he is referred to by Chesterton, is a short, stumpy Roman Catholic priest with shapeless clothing, a big umbrella, and a perplexing understanding of human wickedness. The stories are utterly, unashamedly absurd, not too taxing, and fantastic fun to follow in ''the innocence of Father Brown''. As always Sir Chesterton has never disappointed his readers in the Father brown series that makes this book also into a marvelous one!

Manalive is a Comedy, Mystery novel written by English writer G. K. Chesterton. The book explores the "holy fool," a popular concept in both Religion and his own philosophy. There are two parts to this book. The first, "The Enigma of Innocent Smith," is about a new resident moving into a London boarding house called Beacon House. The trial is followed in the second part, "The Explanations of Innocent Smith." Moses Gould, a joyfully cynical Jew who resides at Beacon House who thinks Smith is at best a fool and at worst a crook, and Dr. Cyrus Pym, an American criminal expert appointed by Dr. Warner, make up the prosecution; Michael Moon and Arthur Inglewood represent the defense. The allegations against Smith are supported by letters from those who saw the alleged behavior in question or took part in it. Can Smith's defendant prove him innocent or not? To open up the mystery, readers should go through the novel, Manalive.

The Wisdom Of Father Brown is an amazing series written by Sir G. K. Chesterton. In this collection of tales, Father Brown solves the crimes of an unidentified thief named Mr. Glass, a bandit attack, a man who backs out of a duel, a murderer whose description changes depending on which witness describes him, an escaped prisoner, a blackmailer with a crooked nose, a man who stubbornly refuses to take off his purple wig, and a doomed family of aristocrats. But how will Father Brown solve this mystery? How will he deal with this scary criminal, Mr. Glass? These twelve short stories feature the priest Father Brown and his friend Inspector Flambeau. In some respects similar to Poirot, Father Brown uses observation and thought to find solutions, but does it in a humble and unassuming way. To read about these mysterious stories which are cleverly solved by Father Brown, readers should go through this novel!