Böcker av G. K. Chesterton

O homem eterno é a resposta a uma obra de H. G. Wells sobre a origem do mundo. Chesterton ilustra de forma ambiciosa a jornada espiritual da humanidade, principalmente da civilização ocidental, e as principais transformações após se tornar cristã. Este clássico da literatura cristã impactou profundamente o autor C. S. Lewis, foi decisivo para sua conversão e influenciou suas obras.

"The enduring classic, now with updated language for today's reader ... Gabriel Syme, poet-turned-detective, infiltrates a secret meeting of anarchists in an attempt to discover their plans of terrorism. But when Syme is elected "Thursday"--One of seven members of the Central Anarchist Council--the real nightmare begins, for these anarchists are not just planning to overthrow the government, but destroy the very world. From philosopher policemen to advocating anarchists, Syme discovers that he's not the only one who isn't what he seems ... including the grand Sunday himself"--Page 4 of cover

This first volume of G. K. Chesterton's mysteries marks the debut of a most unusual detective: Father Paul Brown, a short, stumpy priest with an extraordinary and uncanny ability to spot the evil that lies in human hearts. In these twelve stories, Father Brown uses his wisdom, common sense, and experience as a confessor to solve baffling, fascinating crimes--and save lost souls along the way. Updated for the modern reader, The Innocence of Father Brown is primed to draw in new fans.

This book takes you on a journey to solve mysteries, fight dragons, debate religion, and quarrel among politicians in the parliament.It will have you smiling at its witty sarcasm, tearing up over its nostalgic rhythm, and frowning in perplexion at its mind-twisting ideas!"Chesterton was the best writer of the 20th century. He said something about everything and he said it better than anybody else."Writes Dale Ahlquist, an American author.This collection is timelessly invaluable. Here's what Ahlquist has to say about people first being introduced to Chesterton's works."They are amazed by what they have discovered. They are thankful to have discovered it. And they are almost angry it has taken so long for them to make the discovery."It has a ballad to hum your children to sleep, a poem to dissect in your literary thesis, a sonnet to enjoy on Christmas Eve by the fire, and everything else to dream of about poetry and literature."The gods lie dead where the leaves lie red, For the flame of the sun is flown,The gods lie cold where the leaves lie gold,And a child comes forth alone."~Chesterton, A Child of the Snows

This edition offers all of G. K. Chesterton's insight, humor, and wit as he uncovers the real meaning of the life of the world's most popular saint. All Francis's life was a series of plunges and scampers, darting after the beggar, dashing naked into the woods, tossing himself into the strange ship, and hurling himself into the Sultan's tent. In appearance he must have been like a thin brown skeleton autumn leaf dancing eternally before the wind; but in truth it was he that was the wind.

A man of means, Horne Fisher is a well-connected detective who's social and political influence gives him special insight into the underbelly of Britain's elite. G.K. Chesterton uses the protagonist to shine a light on the true nature on the ruling class. In The Man Who Knew Too Much, Horne Fisher leads a collection of short stories that constantly test his morals. He is frequently joined by his partner, a political journalist, named Harold March. Together, they work on various criminal cases often involving murder. Some of the most notable stories include "The Face in the Target," "The Vanishing Prince," "The Soul of the Schoolboy" and "The Bottomless Well." It is a compelling series of suspenseful tales with intriguing characters. The Man Who Knew Too Much was initially published as a serial in Harper's Monthly Magazine, and then as a full collection in 1922. It was also famously adapted for film by Alfred Hitchcock in 1934 and 1956, respectively. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Man Who Knew Too Much is both modern and readable. Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.