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G.K. Chesterton
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Le Paradoxe ambulant : 59 essais
G.K. Chesterton
- Les Belles Lettres éditions
- Le Goût des idées
- 16 Août 2024
- 9782251920177
« Quand on lit Chesterton, on se sent submergé par une extraordinaire impression de bonheur. Sa prose est le contraire d'académique : elle est joyeuse. Ses mots rebondissent dans un jaillissement d'étincelles, tel un jouet mécanique soudain venu à la vie, cliquetant et tourbillonnant de bon sens, cette merveille étonnante entre toutes. Le langage était pour Chesterton un jeu de construction avec lequel fabriquer des théâtres de marionnettes et des armes pour rire [...]. Que les événements et leurs causes changent en fonction de la façon dont on les raconte, représentation de leurs traits communs ou de noirs océans de différences ; que notre compréhension de l'univers puisse dépendre de l'arrangement de mots sur une page et de l'inflexion donnée à ces mots ; que les mots, à la fin, soient tout ce que nous avons pour nous défendre et que la valeur des mots, comme celle de nos individus mortels, se cache dans leur faillibilité même et dans leur élégante fragilité, tout cela, Chesterton le savait et n'a cessé d'en rendre compte. Que nous ayons ou non le courage d'être d'accord avec lui, voilà, manifestement, une autre question. » Alberto Manguel
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The Complete Father Brown Mysteries (Unabridged)
G.K. Chesterton
- e-artnow
- 8 Octobre 2013
- 9788074849220
This carefully crafted ebook: "The Complete Father Brown Mysteries (Unabridged)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.
Father Brown is a fictional character created by English novelist G. K. Chesterton, who stars in 51 detective short stories, most of which were later compiled in five books. Chesterton based the character on Father John O'Connor, a parish priest in Bradford who was involved in Chesterton's conversion to Catholicism. The relationship was recorded by O'Connor in his 1937 book Father Brown on Chesterton.
This omnibus contains the following books:
1. The Innocence of Father Brown
2. The Wisdom of Father Brown
3. The Incredulity of Father Brown
4. The Secret of Father Brown
5. The Scandal of Father Brown
Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874 - 1936) was an English writer, lay theologian, poet, dramatist, journalist, orator, literary and art critic, biographer, and Christian apologist. Chesterton is often referred to as the "prince of paradox". -
This carefully crafted ebook: "All Father Brown Mysteries - Complete edition" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.
Father Brown is a fictional character created by English novelist G. K. Chesterton, who stars in 51 detective short stories, most of which were later compiled in five books. Chesterton based the character on Father John O'Connor, a parish priest in Bradford who was involved in Chesterton's conversion to Catholicism. The relationship was recorded by O'Connor in his 1937 book Father Brown on Chesterton.
This omnibus contains the following books:
1. The Innocence of Father Brown
2. The Wisdom of Father Brown
3. The Incredulity of Father Brown
4. The Secret of Father Brown
5. The Scandal of Father Brown
Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874 - 1936) was an English writer, lay theologian, poet, dramatist, journalist, orator, literary and art critic, biographer, and Christian apologist. Chesterton is often referred to as the "prince of paradox". -
Un bibliothécaire timide et ingénu tente de résoudre les problèmes modernes liés à une grêve industrielle en appliquant les principes médiévaux de l'honneur et de la chevalerie.
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50+ Masterpieces you have to read before you die. Christmas Stories and Poems
Charles Dickens, G.K. Chesterton, L.M. Montgomery, Mark Twain, Louisa May Alcott, Leo Tolstoy, Henry Wadsworth Longfello
- Andrii Ponomarenko
- Anthology of Christmas Stories
- 17 Novembre 2022
- 9786177938636
Anthology of Christmas Stories is a unique collection of Christmas tales, reflections, and poems from beloved authors across the centuries and makes the perfect gift for the reader in your life. This beautiful treasury will take you back to firesides, simple gifts, and warm family moments of Christmases past as you cherish the timeless truths and joys of the season.
Contents:
Charles Dickens
A Christmas Carol
The Chimes
G.K. Chesterton
A Christmas Carol
L.M. Montgomery
The Red Room
A Christmas Mistake
A Christmas Inspiration
The Josephs' Christmas
Aunt Cyrilla's Christmas Basket
The Osbornes' Christmas
Bertie's New Year
Ida's New Year Cake
The Christmas Surprise at Enderly Road
Clorinda's Gifts
The Falsoms' Christmas Dinner
The Unforgotten One
Christmas at Red Butte
Uncle Richard's New Year's Dinner
L. Frank Baum
A Kidnapped Santa Claus
Little Bun Rabbit
Mark Twain
A Letter from Santa Claus
Louisa May Alcott
A Merry Christmas
Leo Tolstoy
A Russian Christmas Party
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Christmas Bells
The Three Kings
Nikolai Gogol
Christmas Eve
William Dean Howells
Christmas Everyday
The Pony Engine and the Pacific Express
Joseph Rudyard Kipling
Christmas in India
Elizabeth Harrison
Little Gretchen and the Wooden Shoe
John Milton
On the Morning of Christ's Nativity
Hans Christian Andersen
The Fir Tree
The Little Match Girl
Selma Lagerlof
The Holy Night
Clement Moore
The Night Before Christmas
Henry van Dyke
The Other Wise Man
Beatrix Potter
The Tailor of Gloucester
Anton Chehov
Vanka
O. Henry
The Gift of the Magi
Hesba Stretton
The Christmas Child
Kenneth Grahame
The Wind in the Willows
Robert Louis Stevenson
Christmas at Sea
Walter Scott
Christmas In The Olden Time
Alfred Tennyson
Ring out, wild bells
Abbie Farwell Brown
The Christmas Angel
Anthony Trollope
Christmas at Thompson Hall
Thomas Hardy
The Oxen
William Butler Yeats
The Magi
William Makepeace Thackeray
The Mahogany Tree
Charles Kingsley
Christmas Day
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Christmas Fancies
C. W. Stubbs
Twas Jolly, Jolly Wat
Eugene Field
Jest 'Fore Christmas
Paul Laurence Dunbar
A Christmas Folksong
William Topaz McGonagall
A Tale of Christmas Eve
Emily Dickinson
The Savior must have been a docile Gentleman -
The Big Book of Christmas. Classic Stories and Poems. (100 Books)
Charles Dickens, G.K. Chesterton, L.M. Montgomery, L. Frank Baum, Mark Twain, Louisa May Alcott, Leo Tolstoy, Henry Wads
- Andrii Ponomarenko
- 30 Octobre 2023
- 9786178366384
"The Big Book of Christmas: Classic Stories and Poems - Illustrated" is a grand compilation that assembles a treasure trove of holiday tales and poems from a remarkable array of authors. This extensive collection includes 100 classic works, each thoughtfully illustrated, to immerse readers in the magic and wonder of the Christmas season.
This anthology spans a rich tapestry of Christmas literature, including timeless favorites such as "The Gift of the Magi," "The Red Room," "A Letter from Santa Claus," "The Fir Tree," "Song of the Holly," and many more. These stories and poems capture the spirit of Christmas through diverse voices, styles, and settings, offering readers a diverse and enriching experience.
Contents:
Charles Dickens
A Christmas Carol
The Chimes
G.K. Chesterton
A Christmas Carol
L.M. Montgomery
The Red Room
A Christmas Mistake
A Christmas Inspiration
The Josephs' Christmas
Aunt Cyrilla's Christmas Basket
The Osbornes' Christmas
Bertie's New Year
Ida's New Year Cake
The Christmas Surprise at Enderly Road
Clorinda's Gifts
The Falsoms' Christmas Dinner
The Unforgotten One
Christmas at Red Butte
Uncle Richard's New Year's Dinner
L. Frank Baum
A Kidnapped Santa Claus
Little Bun Rabbit
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
Mark Twain
A Letter from Santa Claus
Louisa May Alcott
A Country Christmas
Cousin Tribulation's Story
What the Bell Saw and Said
Tilly's Christmas
Tessa's Surprises
Kate's Choice
The Boys' Joke, And Who Got The Best Of It
The Quiet Little Woman
Rosa's Tale
A Christmas Dream and How It Came True
A Christmas Turkey, And How It Came
A Merry Christmas
Leo Tolstoy
A Russian Christmas Party
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Christmas Bells
The Three Kings
Nikolai Gogol
Christmas Eve
William Dean Howells
Christmas Everyday
The Pony Engine and the Pacific Express
Joseph Rudyard Kipling
Christmas in India
Elizabeth Harrison
Little Gretchen and the Wooden Shoe
John Milton
On the Morning of Christ's Nativity
Hans Christian Andersen
The Fir Tree
The Little Match Girl
Selma Lagerlof
A Christmas Guest
The Holy Night
The Legend of the Christmas Rose
Clement Moore
The Night Before Christmas
Henry van Dyke
The Other Wise Man
Beatrix Potter
The Tailor of Gloucester
Anton Chehov
Vanka
O. Henry
The Gift of the Magi
Christmas by Injunction
Whistling Dick's Christmas Stocking
A Chaparral Christmas Gift
An Unfinished Christmas Story
Hesba Stretton
The Christmas Child
Kenneth Grahame
The Wind in the Willows
Robert Louis Stevenson
Christmas at Sea
Markheim
Winter Time
Walter Scott
Christmas In The Olden Time
Alfred Tennyson
Ring out, wild bells
Abbie Farwell Brown
The Christmas Angel
Anthony Trollope
Christmas at Thompson Hall
Thomas Hardy
The Oxen
William Butler Yeats
The Magi
William Makepeace Thackeray
The Mahogany Tree
Charles Kingsley
Christmas Day
Eugene Field
Jest 'Fore Christmas
Emily Dickinson
The Savior must have been a docile Gentleman
Willa Cather
The Burglar's Christmas
Arthur Conan Doyle
The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle
Fyodor Dostoyevsky
A Christmas Tree and a Wedding
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
The Christmas-Box
Washington Irving
Christmas
The Stage-Coach
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
The Christmas Dinner
George MacDonald
Christmas Day and Everyday
The Christmas Child
Christmas Meditation
A Christmas Prayer
A Christmas Carol
My Uncle Peter
Mary's Lullaby
Christmas-Day
The Gifts of the Child Christ
That Holy Thing
Christmas
Christmas Song of the Old Children
King Cole
A Song for Christmas
James Joyce
The Dead
Saki
Bertie's Christmas Eve
William Shakespeare
Song of the Holly
The Gracious Time
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Christmas; or, The Good Fairy
The First Christmas of New England
Betty's Bright Idea
Christmas in Poganuc
Oscar Wilde
The Selfish Giant -
The Innocence of Father Brown. omplete collection. Illustrated
G.K. Chesterton
- Andrii Ponomarenko
- 25 Octobre 2024
- 9786178478919
The Innocence of Father Brown is the first collection of short stories featuring G.K. Chesterton's beloved detective, Father Brown, a humble and unassuming Catholic priest with a sharp mind for solving mysteries. Unlike the typical detectives of his time, Father Brown relies on his deep understanding of human nature, morality, and logic to unravel even the most perplexing cases.
This complete collection includes classic stories such as The Blue Cross, where Father Brown first crosses paths with the brilliant thief Flambeau, and The Secret Garden, a dark and puzzling murder mystery. Other highlights include The Queer Feet, The Flying Stars, and The Invisible Man, each showcasing Chesterton's knack for blending mystery, philosophical musings, and his unique wit.
Father Brown's quiet wisdom and unconventional methods make these stories a refreshing departure from traditional detective fiction. The collection presents a world of intrigue, where the human soul, rather than physical clues, holds the key to solving crimes. It's a must-read for fans of classic mysteries and intellectual puzzles.
Contents:
o The Wrong Shape
o The Honour of Israel Gow
o The Sins of Prince Saradine
o The Blue Cross
o The Secret Garden
o The Queer Feet
o The Flying Stars
o The Invisible Man
o The Hammer of God
o The Eye of Apollo
o The Sign of the Broken Sword
o The Three Tools of Death -
Chesterton Spiritual Classics Collection. Illustrated
G.K. Chesterton
- Andrii Ponomarenko
- 30 Novembre 2024
- 9786178478926
The Chesterton Spiritual Classics Collection brings together three of G.K. Chesterton's most influential and thought-provoking works on faith, philosophy, and the human condition.
In Orthodoxy, Chesterton presents a personal exploration of his own journey to Christian faith, using wit and paradox to defend Christianity as a response to the intellectual challenges of modernity. Heretics is a sharp critique of the prevailing secular philosophies of his time, in which Chesterton engages with well-known figures to highlight the inconsistencies of modern thought. The Everlasting Man stands as one of Chesterton's finest works, offering a sweeping overview of history, from the origins of humanity to the life of Christ, in a compelling defense of Christianity as the answer to the spiritual and moral needs of mankind.
Illustrated with original art, this collection is essential for readers interested in deep theological insights, Chesterton's signature humor, and his profound reflections on spirituality and the nature of belief. It remains a timeless source of inspiration and intellectual challenge for believers and seekers alike.
Contents:
Orthodoxy
Heretics
The Everlasting Man -
The G.K. Chesterton Classics Collection. Detective, Religion, Stories, Poetry. Illustrated
G.K. Chesterton
- Andrii Ponomarenko
- 29 Octobre 2024
- 9786178478933
The G.K. Chesterton Classics Collection brings together some of the most celebrated works of one of the 20th century's most influential writers, spanning his diverse contributions to detective fiction, theology, storytelling, and poetry. This richly illustrated edition includes key works such as The Innocence of Father Brown, featuring the iconic amateur detective whose sharp intellect and moral insight unravel complex mysteries; Orthodoxy, Chesterton's profound defense of Christian faith; and The Ballad of the White Horse, a lyrical epic about King Alfred the Great.
The collection also features other notable essays, short stories, and poems, showcasing Chesterton's wit, philosophical depth, and mastery across various genres. From solving crimes to exploring spiritual truths, these works reflect Chesterton's unique ability to engage readers with both humor and profound thought. This collection is a must-have for fans of Chesterton's work and those seeking a comprehensive introduction to his literary and intellectual legacy.
Contents:
The Innocence of Father Brown:
The Wrong Shape
The Honour of Israel Gow
The Sins of Prince Saradine
The Blue Cross
The Secret Garden
The Queer Feet
The Flying Stars
The Invisible Man
The Hammer of God
The Eye of Apollo
The Sign of the Broken Sword
The Three Tools of Death
Stories:
The Arrow of Heaven
Religion:
Orthodoxy
Poetry:
The Ballad of the White Horse