The Defendant

by G.K. Chesterton

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486486028
• ISBN13: 9780486486024
• Release Date: June 2012
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.1" x 7.5"