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Wit and Wisdom of Chesterton

Wit and Wisdom of Chesterton

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Number of Chapters: 12

Length: 2 hours and 10 minutes

Language: English

This little volume, issued as a gift book for lovers of Mr. Chesterton's writings in 1911, is made up from essays to be found in "The Defandant", "Varied Types" and "Tremendous Trifles". These 12 pieces were chosen to giving a peek into the margins of Chesterton's work and give a sense of the distinctive flavor of his mind. They were also chosen with an eye to showing what a complex and fascinating character he was. (Summary by Phil Chenevert)

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A Defense of Nonsense (TriciaG)
A Defense of Useful Information (John Trevithick)
A Defense of Rash Vows (John Trevithick)
A Defense of Farce (NoelBadrian)
A Defense of Baby Worship (Rhonda Federman)
A Defense of Slang (John Trevithick)
A Defense of Humility (Tiffany Halla Colonna)
A Defense of Penny Dreadfuls (Jessica Louise)
Maeterlink (Martin Geeson)
On Lying In Bed (Martin Geeson)
The Little Birds Who Won't Sing (Tiffany Halla Colonna)
A Tragedy of Twopence (Carol Box)
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