Name: The Defendant
SKU: 58379856
Price: 684.00 TWD
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Author: G. K. Chesterton
ISBN: 9789361152429

Type

Physical Book

Author

G. K. Chesterton

Publisher

Double 9 Books

Language

English

Pages

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

21.6x14x0.4 cm

Weight

0.10 kg.

ISBN13

9789361152429

Synopsis "The Defendant"

"The Defendant" by G. K. Chesterton is a set of essays that showcases the author's wit, humor, and profound observations on various subjects. Chesterton takes on various subjects, ranging from social issues to literature, expressing his specific angle with eloquence and insight. The essays delve into the complexities of human nature, societal norms, and the paradoxes of lifestyles. Chesterton's writing fashion is characterised by its notion-frightening nature, blending philosophical reflections with smart wordplay. Throughout "The Defendant," he challenges conventional expertise and offers a sparkling lens thru which readers can ponder the arena round them. As an influential figure in early 20th-century literature, Chesterton's "The Defendant" continues to captivate readers with its intellectual intensity and attractive prose. The series serves as a testament to Chesterton's capability to discover profound ideas while keeping a delightful and on hand writing fashion, making it a timeless work that resonates with audiences throughout generations.

G. K. Chesterton

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G. K. Chesterton (London, May 29, 1874 – Beaconsfield, June 14, 1936) was a prolific British writer, author of essays, novels, poetry, biographies, and Christian apologetics. His work is characterized by irony, paradoxical wit, and a critical view of modernity. He was a prominent convert to Catholicism and an influential figure in religious and literary thought of his time. He is also known for his brilliant argumentative style and his defense of common sense.

Among his most recognized works are The Man Who Was Thursday (1908), Orthodoxy (1908), The Innocence of Father Brown (1911), Heretics (1905), The Ball and the Cross (1909), and The Resurrection of Rome (1930). He cultivated the essay, the novel of ideas, detective stories, and social and religious criticism.

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