Gilbert Keith Chesterton by Maisie Ward
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| Author | Ward, Maisie, 1889-1975 |
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| Title | Gilbert Keith Chesterton |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by David McClamrock |
| Summary | "Gilbert Keith Chesterton" by Maisie Ward is a comprehensive biography written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the life of the renowned writer and thinker Gilbert Keith Chesterton, exploring his upbringing, education, and the influential people in his life. The book seeks to provide a detailed portrait of Chesterton, offering insights into his personality and thought processes, as well as the historical context that shaped his views and writing. The opening of the biography introduces us to the extensive research conducted by the author, with a focus on both spoken anecdotes and written accounts from those who knew Chesterton. It outlines the structure of the biography and hints at the profound influences in Chesterton's life, including his family background and childhood experiences. The first chapters promise to explore the formative moments of Chesterton's youth, highlighting his early relationships, education, and the significant impact these elements had on his development as a writer and intellectual. Through the lens of his family dynamics and early schooling, Ward begins to paint a portrait of the complexities that shaped Chesterton's later works and philosophical outlook. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 18707 |
| Release Date | Jun 28, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 20, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 152 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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