Great English Essays: From Bacon to Chesterton

Автор: Chesterton
Название: Favorite Father Brown Stories
ISBN: 0486275450 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780486275451
Издательство: Dover
Рейтинг:
Цена: 4550.00 T
Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Описание:

Critic, author, and debunker extraordinaire, G. K. Chesterton (1874-1936) delighted in probing the ambiguities of Christian theology. A number of his most successful attempts at combining first-rate fiction with acute social observation appear in this original selection from his best detective stories featuring the priest-sleuth Father Brown.
A Chestertonian version of Sherlock Holmes, this little cleric from Essex -- with a face as round and dull as a Norfolk dumpling and eyes as empty as the North Sea -- appears in six suspenseful, well-plotted tales: The Blue Cross, The Sins of Prince Saradine, The Sign of the Broken Sword, The Man in the Passage, The Perishing of the Pendragons, and The Salad of Colonel Cray.
An essential item in any mystery collection, these delightful works offer a particular treat for lovers of vintage detective stories and will engage any reader.

Автор: Chesterton G. K.
Название: Manalive
ISBN: 0486414051 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780486414058
Издательство: Dover
Рейтинг:
Цена: 7410.00 T
Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Описание: Perhaps the most light-hearted of all Chesterton's "serious" works, Manalive pits a group of disillusioned young people against Mr. Innocent Smith, a bubbly, high-spirited gentleman who literally falls into their midst. Accused of murder and denounced for repeatedly marrying his wife and attempting to live in various houses (all of which turn out to be his own), Smith prompts his newfound acquaintances to recognize an important idea: that life is worth living.

Автор: Chesterton G. K.
Название: The Flying Inn
ISBN: 048641910X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780486419107
Издательство: Dover
Рейтинг:
Цена: 12370.00 T
Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.

Автор: Chesterton G. K.
Название: Heretics
ISBN: 0486449149 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780486449142
Издательство: Dover
Рейтинг:
Цена: 8230.00 T
Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: G. K. Chesterton, the "Prince of Paradox," is at his witty best in this collection of twenty essays and articles from the turn of the twentieth century. Focusing on "heretics" -- those who pride themselves on their superiority to conservative views -- Chesterton appraises prominent figures who fall into that category from the literary and art worlds. Luminaries such as Rudyard Kipling, George Bernard Shaw, H. G. Wells, and James McNeill Whistler come under the author's scrutiny, where they meet with equal measures of his characteristic wisdom and good humor.
In addition to incisive assessments of well-known individuals ("Mr. Rudyard Kipling and Making the World Small" and "Mr. H. G. Wells and the Giants"), these essays contain observations on the wider world. "On Sandals and Simplicity," "Science and the Savages," "On Certain Modern Writers and the Institution of the Family," "On Smart Novelists and the Smart Set," and "Slum Novelists and the Slums" reflect the main themes of Chesterton's life's work. Heretics roused the ire of some critics for censuring contemporary philosophies without providing alternatives; the author responded a few years later with a companion volume, Orthodoxy (also available from Dover Publications). Sardonic, jolly, and generous, both books are vintage Chesterton.

Автор: Chesterton G. K.
Название: What`s Wrong with the World
ISBN: 0486454274 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780486454276
Издательство: Dover
Рейтинг:
Цена: 8230.00 T
Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Описание: In the aptly titled treatise"What's Wrong With the World," one of the twentieth century's most memorable and prolific writers takes on education, government, big business, feminism, and a host of other topics.Asteadfast champion of the working man, family, and faith, Chesterton eloquently opposed materialism, snobbery, hypocrisy, and any adversary of freedom and simplicity in modern society.
Culled from the thousands of essays he contributed to newspapers and periodicals over his lifetime, the critical works collected for this editionpulse with the author's unique brand ofclever commentary. As readable and rewarding today as when they were written over a century ago, these pieces offer Chesterton's unparalleled analysis of contemporary ideals, hisincisive critique of modern efficiency, and his humorous butheartfelt defense of the common man against trendsetting social assaults."

Автор: Chesterton G. K.
Название: The Man Who Knew Too Much
ISBN: 0486431789 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780486431789
Издательство: Dover
Рейтинг:
Цена: 7410.00 T
Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка.
Описание: . . . dazzlingly executed and richly atmospheric. -- The Armchair Detective
A prolific and popular writer, G. K. Chesterton (1874-1936) is best known as the creator of detective-priest Father Brown (even though Chesterton's mystery stories constitute only a small fraction of his writings). The eight adventures in this classic British mystery trace the activities of Horne Fisher, the man who knew too much, and his trusted friend Harold March. Although Horne's keen mind and powerful deductive gifts make him a natural sleuth, his inquiries have a way of developing moral complications. Notable for their wit and sense of wonder, these tales offer an evocative portrait of upper-crust society in pre-World War I England.

Автор: Chesterton G. K.
Название: Tremendous Trifles
ISBN: 0486454754 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780486454757
Издательство: Dover
Рейтинг:
Цена: 8230.00 T
Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка.
Описание: Thirty-nine short essays.

Автор: Chesterton G. K.
Название: Orthodoxy
ISBN: 0486437019 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780486437019
Издательство: Dover
Рейтинг:
Цена: 9060.00 T
Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание:

Orthodoxy, as author G. K. Chesterton employs the term here, means right opinion. In this, the masterpiece of his brilliant literary career, Chesterton applies the concept of correct reasoning to his acceptance of Christian faith. As he expresses it in his preface, It is the purpose of the writer to attempt an explanation, not of whether the Christian Faith can be believed, but of how he personally has come to believe it. The book is therefore arranged upon the positive principle of a riddle and its answer. It deals first with all the writer's own solitary and sincere speculations and then with all the startling style in which they are all suddenly satisfied by the Christian Theology. The writer regards it as amounting to a convincing creed. But if it is not that, it is at least a repeated and surprising coincidence.
Written in a down-to-earth and familiar style, Orthodoxy nevertheless presents formal and scholarly arguments in the explanation and defense of the tenets underlying Christianity. Paradox and contradiction, Chesterton maintains, do not constitute barriers to belief; imagination and intuition are as relevant to the processes of thought and understanding as logic and rationality. Whenever we feel there is something odd in Christian theology, he observes, we shall generally find that there is something odd in the truth. Chesterton defines his insights with thought-provoking analogies, personal anecdotes, and engaging humor, making his century-old book a work of enduring charm and persuasion.

Автор: Chesterton G. K.
Название: The Ballad of the White Horse
ISBN: 0486475638 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780486475639
Издательство: Dover
Рейтинг:
Цена: 6580.00 T
Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: One of the last great epic poems, this ballad tells the tale of Alfred the Great's unlikely victory -- with the assistance of the Virgin Mary -- over Gunthrum and the Danes at the Battle of Ethandune. A Catholic allegory relying more upon legends than historical facts, this chronicle is often considered Chesterton's greatest literary achievement.

Автор: Chesterton G. K.
Название: The Coloured Lands: Fairy Stories, Comic Verse and Fantastic Pictures
ISBN: 0486471152 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780486471150
Издательство: Dover
Рейтинг:
Цена: 14020.00 T
Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка.
Описание: 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 illustrations.
Chesterton's fantasies reflect his overall philosophy of life, proclaiming the need for wonder in the face of the world of fact. His view of reality penetrates to the roots of these fruitful fantasies, which simultaneously hide and reveal truth: "The Disadvantage of Having Two Heads," a cautionary tale about a young giant-killer; "The Wild Goose Chase," a search for the elusive goals that make life worth living; and "Half-Hours in Hades," an amusing handbook of demonology. Colorfully illustrated poems include "Stilton and Milton," a witty meditation on the relative appeal and durability of cheese and literature. A perfect introduction for readers unacquainted with Chesterton as well as a treat for long-time aficionados, this new edition features an Afterword by Martin Gardner, a leading authority on the author

Автор: Chesterton G. K.
Название: The Everlasting Man
ISBN: 0486460363 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780486460369
Издательство: Dover
Рейтинг:
Цена: 14020.00 T
Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This classic exploration of human history vis- -vis its link to Christianity ponders the question: What makes human beings uniquely human? In this thoughtful response to the rampant social Darwinism of the early twentieth century, G. K. Chesterton explains how religion -- a blend of philosophy and mythology -- satisfies both the human intellect and the spirit, and sets man starkly apart from any other living creature.
Written in 1925, this enduring polemic still strikes a modern chord. Addressing evolution, feminism, and cultural relativism within the context of religion, the book also examines religious skepticism. How does one sustain belief in Jesus Christ -- and the Church -- when, throughout history, the key to religious truth has been constantly reshaped? According to Chesterton, the shape of the key is not important. What matters is that it fits the lock and opens the door. An emphatic affirmation of Christian faith, The Everlasting Man is leavened with the author's characteristic wit and wisdom, and appeals to the mind as well as the heart.

Автор: Chesterton G. K.
Название: The Poet and the Lunatics: Episodes in the Life of Gabriel Gale
ISBN: 0486478432 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780486478432
Издательство: Dover
Рейтинг:
Цена: 7410.00 T
Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка.
Описание: An eccentric poet acts as spiritual detective in eight stories by the creator of the popular "Father Brown" mysteries. Gabriel Gale employs his extraordinary gifts of empathy to solve and prevent crimes perpetrated by madmen. His philosophical police work forms a captivating basis for Chesterton's characteristic paradoxes and soaring flights of rhetoric.