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Gilbert Keith Chesterton (May 29, 1874–June 14, 1936) was an influential English writer of the early 20th century. His prolific and diverse output included journalism, poetry, biography and Christian apologetics, but today he is probably best remembered for his Father Brown short stories.
Chesterton has been called the "prince of paradox." J.D. Douglas. G.K. Chesterton, the Eccentric Prince of Paradox, Christianity Today. May 24, 1974. He wrote in an off-hand, whimsical prose studded with startling formulations. For example: "Thieves respect property. They merely wish the property to become their property that they may more perfectly respect it."Man Who was Thursday, Chapter IV
Life
Born in Campden Hill, Kensington, London, Chesterton was educated at St Paul's School, and later went to the Slade School of Art in order to become an illustrator and also attended literature classes at University College but did not complete a degree at either. In 1896 Chesterton began working for the London publisher Redway, and T. Fisher Unwin where he remained until 1902. During this period, he also undertook his first journalistic work as a freelance art and literary critic. In 1901 he married Frances Blogg to whom he remained married for the rest of his life. In 1902 he was given a weekly opinion column in the Daily News followed by a weekly column in The Illustrated London News in 1905, for which he would continue to write for the next thirty years. More on [ G. K. Chesterton ]
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Behind the scenes at The Simpsons TV show: follow @Luis_E_Escobar also G.K. Chesterton Fan, Catholic, and Father of 2
eternalrevolt (Paul Nowak) Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:31:13 -0000
Behind the scenes at The Simpsons TV show: follow @Luis_E_Escobar also G.K. Chesterton Fan, Catholic, and Father of 2
@alanhirsch: "To the world you may be just one person.." Don't think that's G.K. Chesterton . Got a source?
eternalrevolt (Paul Nowak) Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:28:48 -0000
@alanhirsch: "To the world you may be just one person.." Don't think that's G.K. Chesterton . Got a source?
"...This triple enigma [the doctrine of the Trinity] is as comforting as wine and open as an English fireside" - G. K. Chesterton
CalebMurphree (Caleb Murphree) Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:26:51 -0000
"...This triple enigma [the doctrine of the Trinity] is as comforting as wine and open as an English fireside" - G. K. Chesterton
What life and death may be to a turkey is not my business; but the soul of Scrooge and the body of Cratchit are my business.-G.K. Chesterton
Jim_Gray (Jim Gray) Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:09:19 -0000
What life and death may be to a turkey is not my business; but the soul of Scrooge and the body of Cratchit are my business.-G.K. Chesterton
âWhatever else may be said of man, this one thing is clear: He is not what he is capable of being.â â G. K. Chesterton
tjmlvs_christ (TJM) Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:27:56 -0000
“Whatever else may be said of man, this one thing is clear: He is not what he is capable of being.” — G. K. Chesterton
RT @alanhirsch: To the world you may be just one person, but to one person you may be the world --G. K. Chesterton
jmharrison (John Mark Harrison) Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:23:59 -0000
RT @alanhirsch: To the world you may be just one person, but to one person you may be the world --G. K. Chesterton
American Chesterton Society - Membership organization promotes scholarship, sponsors an annual conference. Dedicated to bringing Chesterton to a wider audience. Site includes short biography, suggested reading for beginners, directory of local groups, FAQs.
Meta Description: [ Discover and Re-discover G.K. Chesterton. Common sense for the world's uncommon nonsense. ]
Australian Chesterton Society - Promotes interest in G.K. Chesterton, publishes a quarterly newsletter, organises an annual conference. News, membership information.
Chesterton - Biographical essay with a local angle: it is presented by the Catholic parish in Beaconsfield.
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Chesterton Reformed: A Protestant Interpretation - James Sauer tries to figure out why he, an American evangelical Protestant, finds himself charmed and edified by G.K. Chesterton, a British Catholic apologist.
Chesterton, G(ilbert) K(eith) - Very brief biography.
Chesterton, G. K. - Brief entry, from the Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th edition.
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Colossal Genius - Chesterton links, quotes, and online works, short biography, and bibliography. Includes Chesterton quote of the day, links to likeminded writers.
Meta Description: [ Chesterton links, quotes, and online works (also Belloc and Ronald Knox), short biography & bibliography. ]
G.K. Chesterton - Martin Ward aims to provide a single source for all of Chesterton's works which are available as e-texts. Brief biography, picture archive, essays on Chesterton, many links.
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Provides information and resources about Gilbert Keith Chesterton.
Includes some pictures and etext copies of some of his books, essays and poems. ]
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G.K. Chesterton - Brief biography, and a bibliography of his novels.
G.K. Chesterton (1874-1936) - A short literary biography, with filmography and selected bibliography.
G.K. Chesterton, Writer - From James Kiefer's Christian Biographies.
G.K. Chesterton: Champion of Orthodoxy - Article by Joseph Pearce in Lay Witness considers Chesterton's influence on a whole generation of British writers.
Meta Description: [ An internet library of journal .., essays, book excerpts, and other texts chosen for their objective, concise, and clear presentation of Catholic teachings, history, and culture. ]
G.K. Chesterton: The Apostle of Common Sense - Television series carried on EWTN. Information on hosts, schedule, two promotional videos, and an archive of episodes in RealAudio.
Gilbert Keith Chesterton - Brief illustrated biography, with links to related topics.
Gilbert! - Magazine dedicated to exploring and promoting Chesterton's ideas on social issues.
Meta Description: [ The Chesterton approach offers solutions to our political and religious problems--funny as well as serious, timely and timeless, and based on common sense rather than the ideologies of left or right. ]
Hot Water and Fresh Air - On Chesterton as a debater and social critic. Article by Janet E. Smith.
Introduction to G.K. Chesterton - If you are a newcomer to Chesterton's prolific and varied writings, Edward Peters offers suggestions on the best works to read first.
The Chesterton Society - Membership organisation based in England. Member of the Alliance of Literary Societies. Publishes a quarterly journal, sponsors annual lecture, promotes interest in G.K. Chesterton.
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The G.K. Chesterton Web Page - A tribute to the life, philosophy, and work of G.K. Chesterton. An effort to collect in one place all works on the web by or about Chesterton.
Meta Description: [ This page is a tribute to the life, philosophy, and work of G. K. Chesterton ]
Top Meadow's Chesterton Gallery - Computer game firm named after Chesterton's home in Beaconsfield presents images including an autographed portrait of Chesterton, a photo of a poem in GKC's own handwriting, and the illustrations which accompanied Fr. Brown's debut in print.
Meta Description: [ Christian Bible Games that are great high quality fun for the whole family. Top Meadow is the award winning developers of games like Gil's Bible Jumble and Heaven Quest. ]
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