Böcker av G. K. Chesterton

Tremendous Trifles is comprised of 39 chapters, each functioning as their own essay or story. With whimsical, light-hearted prose, vivid figurative language, and unparalleled insight, Chesterton covers a variety of philosophical principles of everyday life. Chesterton often used ordinary events and objects to explain deeper matters. Using relatable and accessible examples, Tremendous Trifles also test biases and preconceived ideas, specifically in the cases of fairy tales and folk lore. Stories of these genres are passed down from generation to generation, changed each time they are told, yet usually framed more optimistically than the original tale. Chesterton encourages readers to question this, and examine the implications the example may have on the other stories they hear. Accompanying the suggestion to recognize bias, the importance of one's point of view is also examined. In Tremendous Trifles, Chesterton uses a metaphor to explain perspective. There are only two ways to see the world--either as a giant, or as a nymph. One sees all the wonders of the world as a speck of dust, the other is in awe of a single blade of grass. While advocating for seeing the beauty in simple, everyday encounters, Tremendous Trifles raises thought-provoking questions and advises that sometimes a better life is just a change of perspective away. Containing both essays of importance and intrigue and stories of silly nature, Tremendous Trifles is the perfect combination of excitement and understanding. Written in a conversational and intimate format, Tremendous Trifles by G.K Chesterton is a collection of essays and stories that features philosophical theories of happiness, perspective, and narratives. Described as thought-provoking and humorous, Tremendous Trifles educates without the use intimidating or exclusive advice. While celebrating simplicity and encouraging people to find joy in the mundane, Tremendous Trifles uncovers truths about humankind that have remained relevant to modern audiences. This edition of Tremendous Trifles by G.K Chesterton is now presented in an easy-to-read font and features a striking new cover design. With these accommodations, Tremendous Trifles is restored to modern standards while preserving its original ingenuity.

¿The Crimes of England¿ is a 1915 work by G. K. Chesterton that explores the history and causes of the First World War, focusing on what he believes to be the partial culpability of England. Within it, Chesterton maintains that while Germany is clearly the main aggressor, England is also partially responsible for the horrors of the war due to having aided and abetted Prussia for centuries. Highly recommended for those with an interest in European history and the First World War. Contents include: ¿Some Words to Professor Whirlwind¿, ¿The Protestant Herö, ¿The Enigma of Waterloö, ¿The Coming of the Janissaries¿, ¿The Lost England¿, ¿Hamlet and the Danes¿, ¿The Midnight of Europe¿, ¿The Wrong Horse¿, ¿The Awakening of England¿, and ¿The Battle of the Marne¿. Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874¿ 1936) was an English philosopher, theologian, writer, and literary and art critic. Other notable works by this author include: ¿Heretics, Project Gutenberg¿ (1905), ¿The Innocence of Father Brown¿ (1911), and ¿The Man Who Was Thursday¿ (1908). Read & Co. History is republishing this classic work now complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

¿The Wisdom of Father Brown¿ is a 1928 collection of mystery short stories by English writer G. K. Chesteron. Set in the early twentieth century, each of the stories centres around the cunning investigations of Father Brown, a catholic priest-cum-detective who uses his incredible intuition to solve a variety of perplexing mysteries. The stories include: ¿The Absence of Mr Glass¿, ¿The Paradise of Thieves¿, ¿The Duel of Dr Hirsch¿, ¿The Man in the Passage¿, ¿The Mistake of the Machine¿, ¿The Head of Caesar¿, ¿The Purple Wig¿, ¿The Perishing of the Pendragons¿, ¿The God of the Gongs¿, ¿The Salad of Colonel Cray¿, ¿The Strange Crime of John Boulnois¿, and ¿The Fairy Tale of Father Brown¿. A fantastic collection of classic mystery short stories not to be missed by fans and collectors of Chesterton's seminal work. Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874¿1936) was an English philosopher, theologian, writer, and critic. Born in London in 1874, he studied at the Slade School of Art and began to work as a freelance journalist after graduation. Over the course of his life, his literary output was incredibly diverse and highly prolific, ranging from philosophy and ontology to art criticism and detective fiction. However, he is probably best-remembered for his Christian apologetics, most notably in ¿Orthodoxy¿ (1908) and ¿The Everlasting Man¿ (1925). Read & Co. Classics is proudly republishing this classic work now in a new edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

¿The Innocence of Father Brown¿ is a 1911 collection of mystery short stories by English writer G. K. Chesterton. Set in the early twentieth century, each of the stories centres around the cunning investigations of Father Brown, an amateur detective who uses his incredible intuition to solve a variety of perplexing mysteries. The stories include: ¿The Blue Cross¿, ¿The Secret Garden¿, ¿The Queer Feet¿, ¿The Flying Stars¿, ¿The Invisible Man¿, ¿The Honour of Israel Gow¿, ¿The Wrong Shape¿, ¿The Sins of Prince Saradine¿, ¿The Hammer of God¿, ¿The Eye of Apollö, ¿The Sign of the Broken Sword¿, and ¿The Three Tools of Death¿. Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874¿1936) was an English philosopher, theologian, writer, and critic. Born in London in 1874, he studied at the Slade School of Art and began to work as a freelance journalist after graduation. Over the course of his life, his literary output was incredibly diverse and highly prolific, ranging from philosophy and ontology to art criticism and detective fiction. However, he is probably best-remembered for his Christian apologetics, most notably in ¿Orthodoxy¿ (1908) and ¿The Everlasting Man¿ (1925). Read & Co. Classics is proudly republishing this classic work now in a new edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

A series of detective stories centering the illustrious Horne Fisher. The Man Who Knew Too Much, by G.K. Chesterton, is another one of the author¿s premier characters and most celebrated properties. It centers a brilliant man, who along with his companion, Harold March, tackle shocking cases and complicated mysteries.

A group of English anarchists become unsuspecting ploys in this psychological thriller. The Man Who Was Thursday, by G.K. Chesterton, is a surreal narrative fueled by secret identities and hidden motives. It features a protagonist who is indoctrinated into an anarchist council and becomes part of a deadly attack.

When the government cracks down on alcohol sales, two men decide to leave their small fishing village to avoid the law and find new opportunities. The Flying Inn is an irreverent satire that delivers a unique commentary on power and politics. Humphrey Pump, also known as ¿Hump,¿ is a bar owner whose business is undercut by strict alcohol regulations. Adult beverages can only be sold when a pub sign in present. But instead of adhering to the rules, he hits the road with a sign and barrel of rum in tow. Pump is joined by Patrick Dalroy, an entertaining companion, who is just as committed to his wandering way of life. Despite their attempts to escape police, the rogue partners are eventually roped into a much larger plot. The Flying Inn is a daring piece of speculative fiction that uses satire to balance its more serious elements. Published in 1914, the story is greatly influence by the social and political concepts of its day. This gives readers insight into the many fears surrounding early twentieth century government. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Flying Inn is both modern and readable.

One of G. K. Chesterton¿s finest collection of essays, The Well and the Shallows, explore more controversial themes than typically seen in the work of the English writer. Written with Chesterton¿s biting wit, he touches on various cultural, social and moral issues from birth control to Catholicism. Chesterton¿s perceptive analysis of core issues within modern society remains startling relatable nearly 100 years since its publication. Written shortly after his conversion to Catholicism, he writes with tremendous foresight focusing on subjects like Catholicism, Reformation and Protestantism, and other profound writings on political and social issues based around the central theme of religion.Essays in this volume include: My Six ConversionsThe Return to Religion The Higher NihilismThe Ascetic At LargeBabies and Distribution A Century of EmancipationTrade Terms Shocking the ModernistsSex and Property Why Protestants ProhibitWhere is the Paradox?The Well and the Shallows is an insightful collection of essays on some of the most important ideas of the modernist era written by one of the greatest English writers of the 20th century. It is a perfect read for those interested in the work of G. K. Chesterton or any with a broader interest in historical, social analysis from a religious perspective.

Chesterton's timeless exploration of the essentials of Christian faith and of his pilgrimage to belief (more than 750,000 copies sold in the Image edition) is now reissued.For G.K. Chesterton, orthodoxy carries us into the land of romance, right action, and revolution. In Orthodoxy, a classic in religious autobiography, he tells of his pilgrimage there by way of the doctrines of Christianity set out in the Apostles' Creed.Where science seeks to explain all things in terms of calculation and necessary law, Chesterton argues on behalf of the Christian doctrines of mystery and free will. Sanity, he says, belongs to the poet who accepts the romance and drama of these beliefs rather than to the logician who does not. This sanity is not static. It does not mean merely learning the right doctrines and then lapsing into a refined meditation on them. Chesterton dismisses such an inactive belief as "the greatest disaster of the nineteenth century." For him, right thinking is a waste without right action.For Chesterton the populist, political ction often spells revolution. He discovers in the doctrines of original sin and the divinity of Christ ever-present seedbeds of revolt in the face of the tyrannies of money and power.

Se um homem não deve acreditar em si mesmo, em que ele deve acreditar?. Depois de uma longa pausa, respondi: vou para casa escrever um livro em resposta Nesta obra, Chesterton faz uma análise de si para provar que falar sobre ortodoxia não é discursar de forma enfadonha.