Poems of G.K. Chesterton

By G.K. Chesterton

Book Overview

Gilbert Keith Chesterton, KC (29 May 1874 - 14 June 1936), was an English writer, poet, philosopher, dramatist, journalist, orator, lay theologian, biographer, and literary and art critic. Chesterton is often referred to as the "prince of paradox". Time magazine has observed of his writing style: "Whenever possible Chesterton made his points with popular sayings, proverbs, allegories-first carefully turning them inside out." Chesterton is well known for his fictional priest-detective Father Brown, and for his reasoned apologetics. Even some of those who disagree with him have recognised the wide appeal of such works as Orthodoxy and The Everlasting Man.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1720413940
• ISBN13: 9781720413943
• Release Date: July 2018
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 90 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Gilbert Chesterton Was Really Quite a Talented Poet

GKC's poems are certainly beautiful, as language is capable of being (you know, rhyme and meter--the way each syllable feels in the mouth or on the ear), but what strikes me about them is not the mere sound or configuration of the words (although they indeed sound wonderful); rather, it is the powerful and often startling insights which they convey (Insight, I suppose, is what we have come to expect from Mr. Chesterton). I wholeheartedly commend this collection to you (particularly The Last Masquerade, A Certain Evening, and The Convert). Good luck finding a copy.