Name: The Innocence of Father Brown.By: Gilbert Keith Chesterton
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Author: G. K. Chesterton
ISBN: 9781537087429

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The Innocence of Father Brown.By: Gilbert Keith Chesterton

Type

Physical Book

Author

G. K. Chesterton

Publisher

Createspace

Language

English

Pages

140

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

25.4 x 20.3 x 0.8 cm

Weight

0.29 kg.

ISBN13

9781537087429

Synopsis "The Innocence of Father Brown.By: Gilbert Keith Chesterton"

The Innocence of Father Brown (1911) is the first of five collections of mystery stories by G. K. Chesterton starring an unimposing but surprisingly capable Roman Catholic priest. Father Brown's ability to uncover the truth behind the mystery continually surpasses that of the "experts" around him, who are fooled into underestimation by the priest's unimpressive outward appearance and, often, by their own prejudices about Christianity. Combining captivating stories and insightful commentary, The Innocence of Father Brown is a delightful read.

G. K. Chesterton

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G. K. Chesterton (London, May 29, 1874 – Beaconsfield, June 14, 1936) was a prolific British writer, author of essays, novels, poetry, biographies, and Christian apologetics. His work is characterized by irony, paradoxical wit, and a critical view of modernity. He was a prominent convert to Catholicism and an influential figure in religious and literary thought of his time. He is also known for his brilliant argumentative style and his defense of common sense.

Among his most recognized works are The Man Who Was Thursday (1908), Orthodoxy (1908), The Innocence of Father Brown (1911), Heretics (1905), The Ball and the Cross (1909), and The Resurrection of Rome (1930). He cultivated the essay, the novel of ideas, detective stories, and social and religious criticism.

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