Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith) 1874-1936
Overview
| Works: | 4,453 works in 19,853 publications in 22 languages and 260,134 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Fiction Biography Criticism, interpretation, etc Detective and mystery fiction History Apologetic writings Biographies Autobiographies Poetry Political fiction |
| Roles: | Author, Author of introduction, Bibliographic antecedent, Editor, Illustrator, Creator, Librettist, Lyricist, Contributor, Other, Collaborator, Honoree, Performer, Former owner, Author of afterword, colophon, etc., Dedicatee, win, 605, Compiler, ed |
| Classifications: | PR4453.C4, 823.912 |
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Most widely held works about
G. K Chesterton
- The autobiography of G.K. Chesterton by G. K Chesterton( Book )
- Orthodoxy by G. K Chesterton( Book )
- The third spring : G.K. Chesterton, Graham Greene, Christopher Dawson, and David Jones by Adam Schwartz( )
- Chesterton and the romance of Orthodoxy : the making of GKC, 1874-1908 by William Oddie( )
- G.K. Chesterton : a prophet for the 21st century by Aidan Mackey( )
- Gilbert Keith Chesterton by Maisie Ward( Book )
- Schall on Chesterton : timely essays on timeless paradoxes by James V Schall( )
- G.K. Chesterton : philosopher without portfolio by Quentin Lauer( )
- The outline of sanity : a biography of G.K. Chesterton by Alzina Stone Dale( Book )
- G.K. Chesterton's literary influence on George Orwell : a surprising irony by Luke Seaber( )
- G.K. Chesterton; a biography by Dudley Barker( Book )
- Chesterton, man and mask by Garry Wills( Book )
- G.K. Chesterton by Michael Ffinch( Book )
- G.K. Chesterton by Christopher Hollis( Book )
- Christianity, patriotism, and nationhood : the England of G.K. Chesterton by Julia Stapleton( )
- G.K. Chesterton by Michael D Hurley( )
- Modern Christian revolutionaries; an introduction to the lives and thought of: Kierkegaard, Eric Gill, G.K. Chesterton, C.F. Andrews [and] Berdyaev by Donald Attwater( Book )
- GBS/GKC : Shaw and Chesterton, the metaphysical jesters by William Barry Furlong( Book )
- Lunacy and letters by G. K Chesterton( Book )
- The size of Chesterton's Catholicism by David W Fagerberg( )
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Most widely held works by
G. K Chesterton
The man who was Thursday : a nightmare by
G. K Chesterton(
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351 editions published between 1907 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 7,467 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ostensibly a tale of mystery and espionage, this story about a club of anarchists in turn-of-the-century London is also--on a deeper level--a vehicle for social, religious, and philosophical commentary
351 editions published between 1907 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 7,467 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ostensibly a tale of mystery and espionage, this story about a club of anarchists in turn-of-the-century London is also--on a deeper level--a vehicle for social, religious, and philosophical commentary
The innocence of Father Brown by
G. K Chesterton(
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548 editions published between 1900 and 2018 in 15 languages and held by 5,249 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Father Brown is an eccentric priest with his own particular way of dealing with crime. His innocence is the secret of his success: refusing the scientific method of deduction, he interprets each crime as a work of art, and each criminal as a man no worse than himself
548 editions published between 1900 and 2018 in 15 languages and held by 5,249 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Father Brown is an eccentric priest with his own particular way of dealing with crime. His innocence is the secret of his success: refusing the scientific method of deduction, he interprets each crime as a work of art, and each criminal as a man no worse than himself
Orthodoxy by
G. K Chesterton(
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319 editions published between 1900 and 2018 in 8 languages and held by 4,904 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The author provides an explanation of how he came to be a believer in the Christian faith
319 editions published between 1900 and 2018 in 8 languages and held by 4,904 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The author provides an explanation of how he came to be a believer in the Christian faith
A miscellany of men by
G. K Chesterton(
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87 editions published between 1910 and 2018 in English and held by 4,645 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This early work by G. K. Chesterton was originally published in 1912. Gilbert Keith Chesterton was born in London in 1874. He studied at the Slade School of Art, and upon graduating began to work as a freelance journalist. 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). We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork
87 editions published between 1910 and 2018 in English and held by 4,645 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This early work by G. K. Chesterton was originally published in 1912. Gilbert Keith Chesterton was born in London in 1874. He studied at the Slade School of Art, and upon graduating began to work as a freelance journalist. 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). We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork
Heretics by
G. K Chesterton(
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277 editions published between 1900 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 4,599 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Nothing more strangely indicates an enormous and silent evil of modern society than the extraordinary use which is made nowadays of the word "orthodox" In former days the heretic was proud of not being a heretic. It was the kingdoms of the world and the police and the judges who were heretics"--Page 4 of cover
277 editions published between 1900 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 4,599 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Nothing more strangely indicates an enormous and silent evil of modern society than the extraordinary use which is made nowadays of the word "orthodox" In former days the heretic was proud of not being a heretic. It was the kingdoms of the world and the police and the judges who were heretics"--Page 4 of cover
The man who knew too much by
G. K Chesterton(
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146 editions published between 1922 and 2018 in English and Undetermined and held by 4,520 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The face in the target -- The vanishing prince -- The soul of the schoolboy -- The bottomless well -- The fad of the fisherman -- The hole in the wall -- The Temple of Silence -- The vengeance of the statue
146 editions published between 1922 and 2018 in English and Undetermined and held by 4,520 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The face in the target -- The vanishing prince -- The soul of the schoolboy -- The bottomless well -- The fad of the fisherman -- The hole in the wall -- The Temple of Silence -- The vengeance of the statue
The wisdom of Father Brown by
G. K Chesterton(
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180 editions published between 1910 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 4,356 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Twelve short stories which include THE PARADISE OF THIEVES, where in Tuscany, a banker and his daughter seem to be in great danger as they plan to travel mountain roads where brigands are rumoured to attack. Going the same way is an armed, flamboyant poet called Muscari, and Father Brown, who is there when trouble does, indeed, occur. Then, Father Brown is involved in the theatrical world in THE MAN IN THE PASSAGE. A beautiful actress has rival admirers, but when she is stabbed to death, he solves the mystery of who murdered her and how the deed was done
180 editions published between 1910 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 4,356 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Twelve short stories which include THE PARADISE OF THIEVES, where in Tuscany, a banker and his daughter seem to be in great danger as they plan to travel mountain roads where brigands are rumoured to attack. Going the same way is an armed, flamboyant poet called Muscari, and Father Brown, who is there when trouble does, indeed, occur. Then, Father Brown is involved in the theatrical world in THE MAN IN THE PASSAGE. A beautiful actress has rival admirers, but when she is stabbed to death, he solves the mystery of who murdered her and how the deed was done
The club of Queer Trades by
G. K Chesterton(
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219 editions published between 1900 and 2018 in 10 languages and held by 3,620 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Six whimsical short stories by brilliant, witty, English author, poet and critic. Improbable plots, marvelously funny episodes, evocative descriptions of late Victorian London distinguish delightful tales focusing on a club devoted to completely original and unusual professions. First republication to include all 32 of Chesterton's own original illustrations
219 editions published between 1900 and 2018 in 10 languages and held by 3,620 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Six whimsical short stories by brilliant, witty, English author, poet and critic. Improbable plots, marvelously funny episodes, evocative descriptions of late Victorian London distinguish delightful tales focusing on a club devoted to completely original and unusual professions. First republication to include all 32 of Chesterton's own original illustrations
Manalive by
G. K Chesterton(
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190 editions published between 1900 and 2018 in 8 languages and held by 3,379 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Publisher description: Perhaps the most light-hearted of all Chesterton's "serious" works, Manalive pits a group of disillusioned young people against Mr. Innocent Smith, a bubbly, high-spirited gentleman who literally falls into their midst. Accused of murder and denounced for repeatedly marrying his wife and attempting to live in various houses (all of which turn out to be his own), Smith prompts his newfound acquaintances to recognize an important idea: that life is worth living
190 editions published between 1900 and 2018 in 8 languages and held by 3,379 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Publisher description: Perhaps the most light-hearted of all Chesterton's "serious" works, Manalive pits a group of disillusioned young people against Mr. Innocent Smith, a bubbly, high-spirited gentleman who literally falls into their midst. Accused of murder and denounced for repeatedly marrying his wife and attempting to live in various houses (all of which turn out to be his own), Smith prompts his newfound acquaintances to recognize an important idea: that life is worth living
The ballad of the White Horse by
G. K Chesterton(
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121 editions published between 1900 and 2018 in English and Undetermined and held by 3,165 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This epic poem gives an account of the Saxon King Alfred the Great and is considered one of the last great traditional epic poems written in the English language. The poem narrates how the ninth-century king won the Battle of Ethandun, which turned back the Danes from invading England. The poem's speaker explains how Alfred was assisted in his struggle by the power of God, working through the Virgin Mary. Chesterton uses the historical story of the Saxon king as a Catholic allegory, blending a great deal of philosophical thought into the story of the poem. The poem's 2,684 lines are divided into ballad stanzas, with free use of meter
121 editions published between 1900 and 2018 in English and Undetermined and held by 3,165 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This epic poem gives an account of the Saxon King Alfred the Great and is considered one of the last great traditional epic poems written in the English language. The poem narrates how the ninth-century king won the Battle of Ethandun, which turned back the Danes from invading England. The poem's speaker explains how Alfred was assisted in his struggle by the power of God, working through the Virgin Mary. Chesterton uses the historical story of the Saxon king as a Catholic allegory, blending a great deal of philosophical thought into the story of the poem. The poem's 2,684 lines are divided into ballad stanzas, with free use of meter
The Victorian Age in literature by
G. K Chesterton(
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219 editions published between 1900 and 2018 in 5 languages and held by 3,163 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A study of the literature of the last century
219 editions published between 1900 and 2018 in 5 languages and held by 3,163 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A study of the literature of the last century
The Napoleon of Notting Hill by
G. K Chesterton(
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189 editions published between 1904 and 2018 in English and Undetermined and held by 3,109 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A comical futurist fantasy, first published in 1904, about a tradition-loving suburban London community of the 1980s at war with its modernizing neighbors. Chesterton's splendid storytelling gifts, his love of medievalism and heroism, and his sympathies for the plight of small nations trying to remain independent are strongly in evidence. 7 illustrations by W. Graham Robertson. New Introduction by Martin Gardner
189 editions published between 1904 and 2018 in English and Undetermined and held by 3,109 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A comical futurist fantasy, first published in 1904, about a tradition-loving suburban London community of the 1980s at war with its modernizing neighbors. Chesterton's splendid storytelling gifts, his love of medievalism and heroism, and his sympathies for the plight of small nations trying to remain independent are strongly in evidence. 7 illustrations by W. Graham Robertson. New Introduction by Martin Gardner
George Bernard Shaw by
G. K Chesterton(
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190 editions published between 1900 and 2018 in 5 languages and held by 2,835 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This biography of the English playwright, author and thinker was written by his friend G.K. Chesterton
190 editions published between 1900 and 2018 in 5 languages and held by 2,835 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This biography of the English playwright, author and thinker was written by his friend G.K. Chesterton
Robert Browning by
G. K Chesterton(
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157 editions published between 1903 and 2018 in 6 languages and held by 2,657 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Early life - Early works - Browning and his marriage - Browning in Italy - Browning in later life - Browning as a literary artist - "The ring and the book"--Philosophy of Browning___
157 editions published between 1903 and 2018 in 6 languages and held by 2,657 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Early life - Early works - Browning and his marriage - Browning in Italy - Browning in later life - Browning as a literary artist - "The ring and the book"--Philosophy of Browning___
Tremendous trifles by
G. K Chesterton(
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114 editions published between 1900 and 2018 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,651 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
These fleeting sketches are all republished by kind permission of the Editor of the Daily News, in which paper they appeared. They amount to no more than a sort of sporadic diary - a diary recording one day in twenty which happened to stick in the fancy - the only kind of diary the author has ever been able to keep. -- preface
114 editions published between 1900 and 2018 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,651 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
These fleeting sketches are all republished by kind permission of the Editor of the Daily News, in which paper they appeared. They amount to no more than a sort of sporadic diary - a diary recording one day in twenty which happened to stick in the fancy - the only kind of diary the author has ever been able to keep. -- preface
St. Francis of Assisi by
G. K Chesterton(
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164 editions published between 1900 and 2019 in 3 languages and held by 2,533 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Traces the life of St. Francis and relates how the pervasive faith of medieval times influenced his devotion to God and the religious life
164 editions published between 1900 and 2019 in 3 languages and held by 2,533 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Traces the life of St. Francis and relates how the pervasive faith of medieval times influenced his devotion to God and the religious life
The everlasting man by
G. K Chesterton(
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218 editions published between 1900 and 2018 in 10 languages and held by 2,520 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In The Everlasting Man, G. K. Chesterton paints the full panorama of human history in light of Christian tradition--Amazon
218 editions published between 1900 and 2018 in 10 languages and held by 2,520 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In The Everlasting Man, G. K. Chesterton paints the full panorama of human history in light of Christian tradition--Amazon
Twelve types by
G. K Chesterton(
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69 editions published between 1902 and 2018 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,251 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This 1906 volume offers a collection of the prominent English writer's essays, including his study of Charlotte Brontë
69 editions published between 1902 and 2018 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,251 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This 1906 volume offers a collection of the prominent English writer's essays, including his study of Charlotte Brontë
What's wrong with the world by
G. K Chesterton(
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188 editions published between 1902 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 2,150 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Chesterton gives his remarkably perceptive analysis on social and moral issues more relevant today than even in his own time. In his light and humorous style, yet deadly serious and philosophical, he comments on feminism and true womanhood, errors in education, the importance of the child and other issues, using incisive arguments against the trendsetters' assaults against the family. Chesterton possessed the genius to foresee the dangers if modernist proposals were implemented. He knew that lax moral standards would lead to the dehumanization of man, and in this book he staunchly defends the family, its constituent elements and character over against those ideas and institutions that would subvert it and thereby deliver man into the hands of the servile state. In addressing what is wrong, he also shows clearly what is right, sane and sensible and how to change things in that direction. --
188 editions published between 1902 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 2,150 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Chesterton gives his remarkably perceptive analysis on social and moral issues more relevant today than even in his own time. In his light and humorous style, yet deadly serious and philosophical, he comments on feminism and true womanhood, errors in education, the importance of the child and other issues, using incisive arguments against the trendsetters' assaults against the family. Chesterton possessed the genius to foresee the dangers if modernist proposals were implemented. He knew that lax moral standards would lead to the dehumanization of man, and in this book he staunchly defends the family, its constituent elements and character over against those ideas and institutions that would subvert it and thereby deliver man into the hands of the servile state. In addressing what is wrong, he also shows clearly what is right, sane and sensible and how to change things in that direction. --
The outline of sanity by
G. K Chesterton(
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53 editions published between 1900 and 2011 in 5 languages and held by 2,117 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Provides an overview of Distributism, Chesterton's economic philosophy
53 editions published between 1900 and 2011 in 5 languages and held by 2,117 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Provides an overview of Distributism, Chesterton's economic philosophy
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Related Identities
- Brown, Father (Fictitious character)
- Catholic Church
- Dickens, Charles 1812-1870 Author
- Belloc, Hilaire 1870-1953 Author of introduction Author
- Shaw, Bernard 1856-1950 Author Inscriber
- Francis of Assisi, Saint 1182-1226 Dedicatee
- Alfred King of England 849-899
- Lewis, C. S. (Clive Staples) 1898-1963
- Thomas Aquinas, Saint 1225?-1274 Dedicatee
- Ward, Maisie 1889-1975 Author of introduction Author
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Alfred,--King of England, Anarchists Andrews, C. F.--(Charles Freer), Apologetics Aristocracy (Social class) Attempted murder Authors, English Authors, English--Political and social views Berdi︠a︡ev, Nikolaĭ, Brown, Father (Fictitious character) Browning, Robert, Catholic Church Catholics Chesterton, G. K.--(Gilbert Keith), Christianity Christianity and literature Christianity and other religions Christianity--Essence, genius, nature Christian saints Clergy Communism Conspiracies Detective and mystery stories, English England England--London England--London--Notting Hill England--Vale of White Horse English essays English literature Francis,--of Assisi, Saint, Gill, Eric, Great Britain Heresy Italy Kierkegaard, Søren, Literature Metaphysics in literature Philosophy Philosophy in literature Poets, English Police Politics and government Priests Property Religion Secularism Shaw, Bernard, Short stories, English Socialism Social problems
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C., G. K. 1874-1936
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Česterton, G. K.
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غلبرت كايث تشيسترتون
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체스터턴, G. K. 1874-1936
체스터턴, 길버트 K. 1874-1936
체스터턴, 길버트 케이스 1874-1936
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