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Dive into the fascinating life of G.K. Chesterton in this authorized biography by his friend, Maisie Ward. Chesterton, a prolific English writer, poet, and philosopher, left an indelible mark on literature with his wide-ranging works, including around 80 books, several hundred poems, and numerous essays and plays. His most famous creation, the priest-detective Father Brown, remains beloved by readers worldwide. Beyond literature, Chesterton was a renowned orator, lay theologian, and art critic, known for his compelling apologetics. Discover how he journeyed from Anglicanism to Catholicism in ...

Gilbert Keith Chesterton è stato uno scrittore e giornalista inglese famoso per i suoi racconti ironici, a volte paradossali, ma sempre ricchi di morale e buoni sentimenti. Famoso per le fortunate serie di Padre Brown, in questo libro, pubblicato nel 1905, ci propone sette racconti in cui due amici, lo scrittore stesso e un ex-giudice (forse un po' pazzo) si trovano coinvolti in avventure paradossali.Cornice musicale: The Sycamore di Scott Joplin.

The tale of King Alfred, the Christian king who in 878AD battled a Viking invasion that had conquered the rest of England and burnt some cakes. He then became the last holdout of resistance against the invaders and forced the conversion of the Danish king Guthrum to Christianity after the battle of Ethandun.

Gilbert Keith Chesterton, KC*SG (29 May 1874 – 14 June 1936) better known as G.K. Chesterton was an English writer. He wrote on philosophy, ontology, poetry, plays, journalism, public lectures and debates, literary and art criticism, biography, Christian apologetics, and fiction, including fantasy and detective fiction. Chesterton is often referred to as the "prince of paradox". Time magazine, in a review of a biography of Chesterton, observed of his writing style: "Whenever possible Chesterton made his points with popular sayings, proverbs, allegories—first carefully turning them inside ...

Horne Fisher is extremely well connected. The plans of prime ministers, foreign ambassadors, and chancellors are matters of table conversation - usually because these people are dining with him. And when a man so well connected is also a brilliant detective, all sinister motives and plots systematically unfold. Whether it is a case of police corruption, or a war with Sweden, Horne Fisher can always solve it. But Horne Fisher is also a philosopher, and not a policeman, and the murderer is seldom punished.

Orthodoxy, first published 1908, is Chesterton's spiritual autobiography. Subtitled, 'The romance of faith', Chesterton declares that people need a life of 'practical romance; the combination of something that is strange with something that is secure.'

Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874-1936) was a British writer, philosopher, lay theologian, and literary critic. Chesterton wrote around 80 books, several hundred poems, some 200 short stories, several plays, plus 4,000 essays and newspaper columns. He was a columnist for the Daily News and The Illustrated London News.

Die Unschuld des Pater Brown ist der erste von fünf Sammelbänden. Pater Brown (im englischen Original Father Brown ) ist eine literarische Figur, die von Gilbert Keith Chesterton erfunden wurde. Zwischen 1910 und 1935 erschienen neunundvierzig Erzählungen von Chesterton über Pater Brown, zunächst in Zeitschriften und anschließend zusammengefasst in fünf Bänden.

Chesterton's Gateway was made for the person who has always loved Chesterton quotes, but has never been able to finish - or perhaps even start - a Chesterton book. This is because there really is no really good "first" Chesterton book. They are all hard the first time around. Chesterton was an essayist, and it is through his essays he is best discovered. Ethan Nicolle has put together this assortment of essays, a list he often gives to people who ask him where to start with Chesterton. Included are chapter introductions to help with context.

Gilbert Keith Chesterton was a great admirer of Charles Dickens, and wrote a noted critique of Dickens' works expressing his opinion in his own inimitable style.

Eigentlich hatte Pater Brown die sanften Bergzüge und idyllischen Seen des Lake District besucht, um Urlaub zu machen. Doch kein Fleckchen Erde kann friedlich genug sein, um nicht den Spürsinn des Geistlichen zu wecken. Als es kurz nach Pater Browns Ankunft in dem Dorf zu einem wirklichen Unglück kommt, spitzt sich die Lage für den ungebetenen Gast dort mehr und mehr zu.

Pater Brown reist auf Bitten seiner Nachbarin nach Cornwall, wo die Vermisste in einem Sanatorium gearbeitet hat. Mit Hilfe der jungen Lucy Paxton startet er seine Recherchen und macht kurz darauf eine grausige Entdeckung. Ab diesem Zeitpunkt scheint niemand in dem Sanatorium hoch über Manderley Cove mehr sicher zu sein. Die Legende der schwarzen Nonne ist plötzlich wieder in aller Munde, und tatsächlich wird die geisterhafte Erscheinung gleich von mehreren Personen gesehen. Doch Pater Brown glaubt nicht an Gespenster.

Before you is a timeless classic that will never cease to warm your heart and fill the long winter evenings with anticipated wonders and merry celebrations. This collection of Christmas stories by famous authors is the best gift for the holidays. These festive stories range from touching and magical to funny and sad. They include the best classic works of literature; whose themes involve the nativity and the magic of Christmas. Prepare yourself to experience true holiday magic and create new Christmas traditions as you read through these classics year after year.

Three BBC Radio performances of works by the great G. K. Chesterton. Best known as the creator of clerical detective Father Brown, G. K. Chesterton was a prolific and talented writer in virtually every area of literature: from novels, poetry and short stories to plays, biographies and essays. A noted thinker, controversialist, raconteur and wit, he has influenced authors from Neil Gaiman to Jorge Luis Borges. This collection comprises his two most famous novels as well as half a dozen tales from his short story collection

Maritim bringt endlich erstmals die fehlenden Folgen der beliebten Pater Brown -Serie von Gilbert Keith Chesterton überall digital! Erlebt des ermittelnden Geistlichen in neuen Abenteuern...

Während Pater Brown mit Julius seine Cousine besuchen möchte, fällt bei strömendem Regen und Gewitter der Motor ihres Wagens aus. Julius, der versucht den Wagen wieder zum Laufen zu bringen, macht eine schaurige Entdeckung. Keine hundert Schritte von ihnen entfernt hat es einen Unfall gegeben. Pater Brown kommt einem schrecklichen Geheimnis auf die Spur.

Maritim bringt endlich erstmals die fehlenden Folgen der beliebten Pater Brown -Serie von Gilbert Keith Chesterton überall digital! Erlebt des ermittelnden Geistlichen in neuen Abenteuern...

Maritim bringt endlich erstmals die fehlenden Folgen der beliebten Pater Brown -Serie von Gilbert Keith Chesterton überall digital! Erlebt des ermittelnden Geistlichen in neuen Abenteuern...

Maritim bringt endlich erstmals die fehlenden Folgen der beliebten Pater Brown -Serie von Gilbert Keith Chesterton überall digital! Erlebt des ermittelnden Geistlichen in neuen Abenteuern...

Maritim bringt endlich erstmals die fehlenden Folgen der beliebten Pater Brown -Serie von Gilbert Keith Chesterton überall digital! Erlebt des ermittelnden Geistlichen in neuen Abenteuern...