In Defense Of Sanity: The Best Essays of G. K. Chesterton
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G. K. Chesterton was a master essayist. But reading his essays is not just an exercise in studying a literary form at its finest, it is an encounter with timeless truths that jump off the page as fresh and powerful as the day they were written.
So three of the world’s leading authorities on Chesterton—Dale Ahlquist, Joseph Pearce, Aidan Mackey—have joined together to select the “best” Chesterton essays, a collection that will be appreciated by both the newcomer and the seasoned student of this great 20th century man of letters.
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In Defense Of Sanity
G. K. Chesterton is widely regarded as one of the greatest essayists of all time. His essays are not merely literary masterpieces; they offer readers a direct engagement with enduring truths that remain as impactful today as they were when first penned.
The challenge with Chesterton’s work, however, is its sheer volume—over five thousand essays! For many readers, this abundance can make it difficult to know where to begin or how best to dive into his vast body of work.
To solve this, three leading Chesterton scholars—Dale Ahlquist, Joseph Pearce, and Aidan Mackey—have curated a selection of Chesterton’s finest essays. This handpicked collection is ideal for both those new to his writing and longtime admirers of this remarkable 20th-century thinker.
The variety of topics are astounding: barbarians, architects, mystics, ghosts, fireworks, rain, juries, gargoyles and much more. Plus a look at Shakespeare, Dickens, Jane Austen, George MacDonald, T.S. Eliot, and the Bible. All in that inimitable, formidable but always quotable style of GKC. The continuity of Chesterton’s thought that ties everything together is even more astounding than the variety. A veritable feast for the mind and heart. While some of the essays in this volume may be familiar, many of them are collected here for the first time, making their first appearance in over a century.
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| Weight | 0.90125 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 8 × 5.31 × 0.88 in |
| Authors | G. K. Chesterton |
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| ISBN | 9781586174897 |
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| Pages | 405 |
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