The Defendant (Registro nro. 53663)
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| 040 ## - CATALOGING SOURCE | |
| Original cataloging agency | UtSlPG |
| 041 #7 - LANGUAGE CODE | |
| Language code of text/sound track or separate title | en |
| Source of code | iso639-1 |
| 050 #4 - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CALL NUMBER | |
| Classification number | PR |
| 100 1# - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Chesterton, G. K. |
| Fuller form of name | (Gilbert Keith), |
| Dates associated with a name | 1874-1936 |
| 245 14 - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | The Defendant |
| 264 #1 - PRODUCTION, PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, MANUFACTURE, AND COPYRIGHT NOTICE | |
| Place of production, publication, distribution, manufacture | Salt Lake City, UT : |
| Name of producer, publisher, distributor, manufacturer | Project Gutenberg, |
| Date of production, publication, distribution, manufacture, or copyright notice | 2004 |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | 1 online resource : |
| Other physical details | multiple file formats |
| 336 ## - CONTENT TYPE | |
| Content type term | text |
| Content type code | txt |
| Source | rdacontent |
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| Media type term | computer |
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| Carrier type term | online resource |
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| 500 ## - GENERAL NOTE | |
| General note | Release date is 2004-05-01 |
| 505 0# - FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE | |
| Formatted contents note | Introduction -- A defence of penny dreadfuls -- A defence of rash vows -- A defence of skeletons -- A defence of publicity -- A defence of nonsense -- A defence of planets -- A defence of china shepherdesses -- A defence of useful information -- A defence of heraldry -- A defence of ugly things -- A defence of farce -- A defence of humility -- A defence of slang -- A defence of baby-worship -- A defence of detective stories -- A defence of patriotism. |
| 508 ## - CREATION/PRODUCTION CREDITS NOTE | |
| Creation/production credits note | Produced by Robert Shimmin, Frank van Drogen and PG Distributed<br/>Proofreaders |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc. | "The Defendant" by G. K. Chesterton is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century, specifically the early 1900s. In this work, Chesterton passionately defends various aspects of life and culture that are often dismissed or criticized, such as popular literature, absurdity, and the seemingly trivial elements of daily existence. He aims to challenge prevailing societal norms and pessimistic worldviews, arguing instead for a perspective that appreciates the richness and wonder of life in all its forms. The opening of "The Defendant" introduces the author's reflections on the misconceptions surrounding contemporary literature and life. Chesterton begins by addressing the value of forgotten works, suggesting that obscurity allows for fresh appreciation. He critiques pessimistic views, emphasizing that true optimism recognizes the inherent value in the mundane. In doing so, he sets the stage for a series of spirited defenses—ranging from the merits of popular literature to the beauty found in awkward realities—arguing that society often overlooks the joy and significance of seemingly insignificant things. This initial exposition lays the foundation for Chesterton's overarching theme: that we must learn to embrace the world and find goodness within it rather than dismissing it outright. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
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| Note about original | Original publication data not identified |
| 653 ## - INDEX TERM--UNCONTROLLED | |
| Uncontrolled term | English essays |
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| Uniform Resource Identifier | <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12245">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12245</a> |
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