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  • Orthodoxy - The Original Classic Edition

    by Chesterton G ...
    Entertaining, humorous, intelligent, and full of surprises: Portly, fun loving, witty G.K. Chesterton decided to write this book as a companion volume to his book HERETICS. Since HERETICS had criticised contemporary philosophies, ORTHODOXY was written to present an alternative viewpoint, and is therefore both affirmative in tone and autobiographical in many places.A sampling of his chapter titles ... Read more

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  • The Man Who Knew Too Much - The Original Classic Edition

    by Chesterton G ...
    G.K. Chesterton was happy to do some spoofery of the deductive detective genre -- his detectives seemed to depend more on the knowledge of human nature. One good example is Horne Fisher, the star character who solves bizarre little mysteries because he knows too much... and all the wrong things.The first story opens with a reknowned book critic stumbling across a dead man with his head bashed on. ... Read more

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  • The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare - The Original Classic Edition

    by Chesterton G ...
    Kind of weird but worth it - Kingsley Amis (writer of the introduction) says that it was the most thrilling book he has ever read. Chesterton weaves together a combination detective story, wierd dream (Nightmare as he says on his cover page), and social commentary. Its certainly not an apologetic book (as C.S. Lewis said, one cant always be defending the faith, sometimes one has to encourage those ... Read more

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  • The Wisdom of Father Brown - The Original Classic Edition

    by Chesterton G ...
    In the genre of the finely crafted English detective story, Chestertons Father Brown stories are wholesome and stimulating detective tales surpassed by few others, except perhaps Doyles legendary Sherlock Holmes. In contrast to the arrogant Holmes, however, Chestertons protagonist is rather quiet, unassuming and modest, and makes an unlikely hero - a catholic priest. Father Browns simple manner ... Read more

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  • The Incredulity of Father Brown

    by G. Chesterton ...
    Series series Father Brown
    There was a brief period during which Father Brown enjoyed, or rather did not enjoy, something like fame. He was a nine days’ wonder in the newspapers; he was even a common topic of controversy in the weekly reviews; his exploits were narrated eagerly and inaccurately in any number of clubs and drawing-rooms, especially in America. Incongruous and indeed incredible as it may seem to any one who ... Read more

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  • The Man Who Was Thursday

    by G. Chesterton ...
    Series series Timeless Classic
    Gabriel Syme is recruited at Scotland Yard to a secret anti-anarchist police corps. Lucian Gregory, an anarchistic poet, lives in the suburb of Saffron Park. Syme meets him at a party and they debate the meaning of poetry. Gregory argues revolt is the basis of poetry. Syme demurs, insisting the essence of poetry is not revolution, but rather law. He antagonizes Gregory by asserting the most ... Read more

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  • Four Faultless Felons

    by G. Chesterton ...
    Series series Timeless Classic
    Four Faultless Felons includes The Moderate Murderer, The Honest Quack, The Ecstatic Thief, and The Loyal Traitor. Chesterton's protagonist's faultless crimes include: murder, fraud, theft, and treason. They are motivated by good intentions of course, by altruism and virtues. ... Read more

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  • The Ball and the Cross

    by G. Chesterton ...
    Series series Timeless Classic
    Professor Lucifer and a monk named Michael debate about rationalism and religion followed by even more heated interaction with an atheist Socialist named Turnbull. The symbolism of the title refers to a worldly and rationalist worldview represented by a ball or sphere, and the cross representing Christianity. ... Read more

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  • The Secret of Father Brown

    by G. Chesterton ...
    Series series Father Brown
    Flambeau, once the most famous criminal in France and later a very private detective in England, had long retired from both professions. Some say a career of crime had left him with too many scruples for a career of detection. Anyhow, after a life of romantic escapes and tricks of evasion, he had ended at what some might consider an appropriate address... ... Read more

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  • The Napoleon of Notting Hill

    by G. Chesterton ...
    Series series Timeless Classic
    The dreary succession of randomly selected Kings of England is broken up when Auberon Quin, who cares for nothing but a good joke, is chosen. To amuse himself, he institutes elaborate costumes for the provosts of the districts of London. All are bored by the King's antics except for one earnest young man who takes the cry for regional pride seriously – Adam Wayne, the eponymous Napoleon of Notting ... Read more

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  • The Return Of Don Quixote

    by G. Chesterton ...
    Series series Timeless Classic
    A librarian in a small town is asked to play the part of a medieval king. He not only takes his role seriously by thoroughly researching the Middle Ages, when the play is concluded, he refuses to take off the costume. He remains in character, much to the surprise of the other actors. ... Read more

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  • Christmas and Other Stories

    by G. Chesterton ...
    Series series Christmas Books
    "Christmas and Other Stories" by G. K. Chesterton is a delightful collection that delves into the spirit of the holiday season through a series of thought-provoking and heartwarming tales. With Chesterton's signature wit and keen insight, each story explores themes of faith, joy, and human nature. From festive gatherings to reflective moments, the narratives capture the essence of Christmas and ... Read more

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