Chester - Literary 1

Ci sono biografie cui gli autori aggiungono robuste iniezioni di fatti più o meno avvenuti, nel tentativo, non sempre elegante, di farle assomigliare a romanzi: e ce ne sono altre in cui l’autore qu……続きを見る

G. K. Chesterton's "William Cobbett" offers a compelling exploration of the life and work of the 19th-century English journalist, agrarian reformer, and social critic William Cobbett. In this biogra……続きを見る

In "Robert Louis Stevenson," G.K. Chesterton offers a compelling and insightful exploration of the life and works of the renowned Scottish author. Chesterton employs his characteristic wit and sharp……続きを見る

It is this consideration that lends a certain air of futility even to all the inspired simplicities and thunderous veracities of Tolstoy. We feel that a man cannot make himself simple merely by warr……続きを見る

In "George Bernard Shaw," G. K. Chesterton offers a compelling examination of the life and works of the celebrated playwright and critic. This book stands out as a critical biography that melds wit ……続きを見る

William Blake by G.K. Chesterton is the biography of the well-known English poet, painter, and printmaker. Largely unrecognized during his lifetime, Blake is now considered a seminal figure in the h……続きを見る

In "The Life and Work of Charles Dickens," G. K. Chesterton presents a vivid exploration of Dickens's literary contribution to Victorian society, blending biographical details with astute literary c……続きを見る

In 'George Bernard Shaw,' G. K. Chesterton crafts a compelling exploration of the celebrated playwright and critic, offering astute insights into Shaw's complex character and formidable intellect. C……続きを見る

In 'William Blake' by G.K. Chesterton, readers are taken on a profound exploration of the life and works of the legendary English poet and artist. Chesterton's literary style is both informative and……続きを見る

In "Autobiography," G.K. Chesterton offers an introspective journey that weaves together elements of wit, philosophical inquiry, and rich narrative. Written with Chesterton's signature paradoxes and……続きを見る

"Written with verve, intellectual sophistication, and a prickly wit worthy of its eminent subject. . . . A first-class piece of literate entertainment" ( The New Yorker). Before he went on to become……続きを見る

In "Robert Louis Stevenson," G.K. Chesterton delivers a profound and engaging exploration of the life and works of one of literature's most beloved authors. Chesterton employs his characteristic wit……続きを見る

In "Autobiography," G.K. Chesterton presents a captivating exploration of his life through a series of vividly drawn anecdotes and philosophical reflections. This work blends humor and keen observat……続きを見る

Charles Dickens was born in 1812, and in 2012 there were celebrations and commemorative activities taking place all over the English-speaking world and beyond. Along with the works of Shakespeare, h……続きを見る

George Bernard Shaw and G.K. Chesterton were intellectual titans of their age, and great friends. Shaw was a famous atheist, socialist, and vegetarian; Chesterton a famous Catholic, moralist, and me……続きを見る

On the essays that follow, two comments may correctly be made: first, that they are written controversially; and second, that they are written badly. Two explanatory replies may be permitted. The fi……続きを見る

Las biografías de los grandes artistas siempre han sido mejores cuando son narradas desde la óptica de una inteligencia de igual o superior magnitud. En este caso, es todo un lujo la aparición de es……続きを見る

Aunque existe una primera version, de fecha tan temprana como 1902, bajo el titulo de Twelve types, la edicion definitiva de estos veinte pequeños ensayos biograficos, plenamente chestertonianos, es……続きを見る

Traduccion de Vicente Corbi. Robert Browning es una de las mejores biografias que se han escrito nunca, aunque (y precisamente porque) no es solo una biografia al uso, en el sentido de ser un simple……続きを見る

G. K. Chesterton (Londres, 1874-1936), el gran escritor inglés, es conocido sobre todo por los relatos policiales del Padre Brown y por sus novelas, en especial El hombre que fue Jueves. Pero Cheste……続きを見る

A New York Times Notable Book The Professor and the Madman is an extraordinary tale of madness, genius, and the incredible obsessions of two remarkable men that led to the making of the Oxford Engli……続きを見る

This early work by G. K. Chesterton was originally published in 1911. Gilbert Keith Chesterton was born in London in 1874. He studied at the Slade School of Art, and upon graduating began to work as……続きを見る

This early work by G. K. Chesterton was originally published in 1910. Gilbert Keith Chesterton was born in London in 1874. He studied at the Slade School of Art, and upon graduating began to work as……続きを見る

This early work by G. K. Chesterton was originally published in 1903. Gilbert Keith Chesterton was born in London in 1874. He studied at the Slade School of Art, and upon graduating began to work as……続きを見る

This collection of essays from G.K. Chesterton includes the following works: What is America? A Meditation in a New York Hotel, A Meditation in Broadway, Irish and Other Interviewers, Some American ……続きを見る

This edition includes the following editor's introduction: G. K. Chesterton, the man beyond the writer First published in 1915, “All Things Considered” collects more than thirty essays that Englis……続きを見る

This edition includes the following editor's introduction: G. K. Chesterton, the man beyond the writer First published in 1903, “Robert Browning” is a multi-faceted biography and critique of Brown……続きを見る

Gilbert Keith Chesterton, (1874 – 1936), was an English writer, philosopher, lay theologian, and literary and art critic. He has been referred to as the "prince of paradox". Time magazine has observ……続きを見る

Written by one of the world's master essayists, this collection richly expresses Chesterton's thoughts on Charlotte Brontë, William Morris, Byron, Pope, St. Francis of Assisi, Rostand, Charles II, S……続きを見る

Chesterton expounds the 'genius of Geoffrey Chaucer' in this literary biography which explores both the writer and his time. The medieval poet as seen by a 20th century voice of art. Gilbert Keith C……続きを見る