G. K. Chesterton

The Defendant

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

From detective stories and penny dreadfuls to skeletons, slang, and patriotism, Chesterton's essays "defend" seemingly harmless subjects only to reveal many of the hidden assumptions and dogmas of his time.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Dover Publications Inc.
• Seitenzahl: 112
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. Juni 2012
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 193mm x 128mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 118g
• ISBN-13: 9780486486024
• ISBN-10: 0486486028
• Artikelnr.: 33380563

Autorenporträt

The extensive writings of G. K. Chesterton (1847-1936) include journalism, poetry, plays, history, biography, apologetics, and detective fiction. His writings have profoundly influenced countless readers, from C. S. Lewis to Michael Collins to Mahatma Gandhi.

Inhaltsangabe

In Defence of a New Edition In Defense of an Even Newer Edition
Introduction A Defence of Penny Dreadfuls A Defence of Rash Vows A Defence
of Skelletons A Defence of Publicity A Defence of Nonsense A Defence of
Planets A Defence of China Shepherdesses A Defence of Useful Information A
Defence of Heraldry A Defence of Ugly Things A Defence of Farce A Defence
of Humility A Defence of Slang A Defence of Baby-Worship A Defence of
Detective Stories A Defence of Patriotism