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100 1 _aWest, Julius,
_d1891-1918
245 1 0 _aG. K. Chesterton, A Critical Study
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2008-10-28
508 _aProduced by David Clarke, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
520 _a"G. K. Chesterton: A Critical Study" by Julius West is a critical analysis written in the early 20th century. The book examines the life, work, and influence of British author G. K. Chesterton, highlighting his literary contributions and the impact of his ideas on contemporary thought. The focus is on Chesterton’s unique style, his approach to various literary genres, and his philosophical perspectives, particularly regarding religion and society. The opening of this study sets the tone by discussing the literary landscape of the late 19th century, emphasizing the transition from Victorian writers to more eccentric figures, including Chesterton. West reflects on Chesterton's early work, describing him as both a product of and a reaction against the societal conventions of his time. The introductory chapter hints at Chesterton's penchant for humor, his embrace of the absurd, and his belief in the importance of a joyous and robust approach to life's complexities, illustrating how his writing sought to revive a sense of wonder in an increasingly mundane world. The analysis suggests that Chesterton's work is characterized by its engaging contradictions, dynamic ideas, and a sincere quest to challenge the prevailing narratives of his day. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936 -- Criticism and interpretation
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27080
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