Bøger af 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.