Varied Types
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'Varied Types' presents a collection of essays by G.K. Chesterton, exploring various figures from history and contemporary society. He employs his trademark wit and mastery of paradox to dismantle popular myths and expose the absurdities of secular humanism, offering insightful commentary on cultural and political issues. Through his characteristically playful yet thought-provoking style, Chesterton invites readers to reconsider familiar narratives and engage with his unique philosophical perspective.Book Details
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Gilbert K. Chesterton
England
Chesterton wrote around 80 books, several hundred poems, some 200 short stories, 4,000 essays (mostly newspaper columns), and several plays. He was a literary and social critic, historian, playwright,...
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