The Defendant
The Defendant by G. K. Chesterton, published by Courier Corporation on February 16, 2012, is a collection of essays that explores a diverse array of topics, including detective stories, patriotism, and the nature of humility. This edition, comprising 83 pages, presents Chesterton’s unique insights and humor, addressing subjects such as planets and the concept of nonsense, while challenging the prevailing assumptions of his time.
Readers will find that Chesterton’s essays offer a blend of wit and paradox, inviting them to reconsider seemingly innocuous matters through a critical lens. The collection serves as a testament to his skill as a master essayist, showcasing his ability to engage with various themes in a thought-provoking manner. This edition also includes an introduction by Dale Ahlquist, providing additional context to Chesterton’s work and its significance in literary collections.
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From detective stories and penny dreadfuls to skeletons, slang, and patriotism, G. K. Chesterton offers fresh perspectives on a remarkable range of subjects. The master essayist addresses each topic — planets, humility, nonsense, ugly things — with his characteristic combination of wit, paradox, and good humor. Chesterton’s “defenses” of seemingly innocuous matters reveal many of the hidden assumptions and dogmas of his time.
The first collection of the prolific author’s essays, The Defendant has been unavailable for many years. This earliest edition features an eloquent Introduction by Dale Ahlquist, president of the American Chesterton Society.
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