Chesterton has been referred to as the ‘prince of paradox’.
He created the fictional priest-detective Father Brown, and wrote on apologetics. Even some of those who disagree with him have recognised the wide appeal of such works as Orthodoxy and The Everlasting Man.
Chesterton wrote around 80 books, several hundred poems, some 200 short stories, 4, 000 essays (mostly newspaper columns), and several plays. He was a literary and social critic, historian, playwright, novelist, Catholic theologian and apologist, debater, and mystery writer.
Chesterton's writings consistently displayed wit and a sense of humour. He employed paradox, while making serious comments on the world, government, politics, economics, philosophy, theology and many other topics.
Contents:
1. Detective:
– The Innocence of Father Brown
2. Religion:
– Orthodoxy
3. Poetry:
– The Ballad of the White Horse
About the author
Gilbert Keith Chesterton (29 May 1874 – 14 June 1936) was an English writer, philosopher, lay theologian, and literary and art critic
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