G. K. Chesterton

The journals of a club which called itself the Lunatic Asylum: a group of amiable eccentrics who spend their time trying to do the impossible. At first they are nothing more than that: four whimsical idiots with no sense of responsibility, clowning outrageously for the sake of clowning. But soon they begin to see themselves as men with a mission: for they find that they are the only people left in England who are still defending the individual soul...

The beloved fictional detective Father Brown solves 12 of his most puzzling cases in this copiously annotated edition. This first collection of Father Brown mysteries, widely considered the author's best, includes "The Blue Cross" "The Hammer of God," "The Eye of Apollo" and more.

The Ballad of the White Horse - This is the full text of G K Chesterton's epic poem about King Alfred the great and the battle of Ethandune or Edington in May 878 AD. This edition of Ballad of the White Horse has been heavily annotated with explanatory notes to help the reader get a true insight into the poem's meaning and key characters. Chesterton believed The Ballad of the White Horse to be his best work and it was the only work he felt was suitable...

Set in London in the early 1900s, this metaphysical thriller follows undercover policeman Gabriel Syme, who, in partnership with a Scotland Yard task force, attempts to take down underground anarchists. Syme encounters Lucian Gregory, a passionate anarchist who eventually takes him to a secret meeting place. Once there, Syme begins to influence the anarchists and is eventually elected to the central council. In his attempts to destroy the council...

Enter into one of the twentieth century's liveliest and most articulate minds with this long-unavailable book of delights. This jolly medley of drawings, fables, and poetry-all laced with satirical wit-abounds in G. K. Chesterton's unique combination of whimsy and profundity. Its satirical ballads and original fairy tales include early works and previously unpublished material, all illustrated by the author's distinctive color and black-and-white...

Inhalt: Romane: Der Mann, der Donnerstag war Das fliegende Wirtshaus Erzählungen: Das blaue Kreuz Der geheime Garten Israel Gows Ehre Der Unsichtbare Mißgestaltet Die verdächtigen Tritte Die Sternschnuppen Die Sünden des Prinzen Saradin Der Hammer Gottes Das Zeichen des zerbrochenen Schwertes Die drei Todeswerkzeuge Essay: Verteidigung des Unsinns, der Demut, des Schundromans und anderer mißachteter Dinge

In this absorbing biography of Robert Browning, one of the most important Victorian poets, Chesterton examines the poet from his early life to his early poems. He places an emphasis on how Browning's life informed and influenced his work. Revealing and readable, it is also a prime example of Chesterton's singular approach to biography and literary criticism.

Poetry is a fascinating use of language. With almost a million words at its command it is not surprising that these Isles have produced some of the most beautiful, moving and descriptive verse through the centuries. In this series we look at individual poets who have shaped and influenced their craft and cement their place in our heritage. In this volume we look at the works of the eminent English writer and poet GK Chesterton. Gilbert Keith Chesterton...

An entertaining collection drawn from G. K. Chesterton's early years as a newspaper columnist. This compilation of "fleeting sketches," written by G. K. Chesterton while he was a columnist for the Daily News, contains the humor, foresight, and intellectual curiosity that quickly made the young writer a household name throughout London. A tribute to the playfulness of Chesterton's spirit, Tremendous Trifles contains such gems as "An Accident," in which...

The Queen of Seven Swords is a rare book of poems by G. K. Chesterton, focused on Mary, the mother of Jesus. It is a volume of poems that Chesterton published in 1926, the title being a reference to the second chapter of Luke's Gospel. When Mary and Joseph presented the baby Jesus at the Temple, Simeon rejoiced that his eyes had seen God's salvation. Chesterton refers to a "seven-fold splendour" surrounding Mary, corresponding to the seven wounds...