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Heretics

by G. K. Chesterton
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9780766174764
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publisher Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 304
  • Original Price: USD 31.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 672 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Religious

Heretics is a book written by Gilbert K. Chesterton, a British writer and philosopher, and published in 1905. The book is a collection of essays that criticize and challenge the beliefs of prominent thinkers and intellectuals of the time, including H.G. Wells, George Bernard Shaw, and Rudyard Kipling.In the book, Chesterton argues that the ideas of these intellectuals are flawed and misguided, and that they are leading society towards a dangerous path. He challenges their views on topics such as science, religion, art, and politics, and presents his own alternative perspectives.Chesterton's writing is known for its wit, humor, and paradoxical style. He uses these elements to make his arguments more accessible and engaging to readers. The book is also notable for its defense of traditional values and its criticism of modernism and progressivism.Overall, Heretics is a thought-provoking and entertaining read that offers a unique perspective on the intellectual climate of the early 20th century. It is a classic work of literary criticism and a testament to Chesterton's skill as a writer and thinker.1914. Contents: introductory remarks on the importance of orthodoxy; on the negative spirit; on Mr. Rudyard Kipling and making the world small; Mr. Bernard Shaw; Mr. H.G. Wells and the giants; Christmas and the Aesthetes; Omar and the sacred vine; mildness of the yellow press; the moods of Mr. George Moore; on sandals and simplicity; science and the savages; paganism and Mr. Lowes Dickinson; Celts and Celtophiles; on certain modern writers and the institution of the family; on smart novelists and the smart set; on Mr. McCabe and a divine frivolity; on the wit of Whistler; the fallacy of the young nation; slum novelists and the slums; concluding remarks on the importance of orthodoxy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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