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G. K. Chesterton: The Apostle of Common Sense
The English author G. K. Chesterton was one of the most well-known and beloved writers of his time. Yet he has been strangely neglected today. Dale Ahlquist's television series, The Apostle of Common Sense, introduced Chesterton to a new generation, and re-introduced him to a generation that had forgotten him. This new book now compliments this highly acclaimed series, and...more
Paperback, 200 pages
Published
February 1st 2003
by Ignatius Press
(first published January 1st 2003)
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I had heard of G.K.Chesterton only in the broadest terms before reading this introduction to his works. It brings glimpses into his voluminous library of fiction and nonfiction through commentary and quotes. The fact that he lived early in the 20th Century makes his insights into today's world almost unbelievable. Yet, his wisdom on such varied topics and government, materialism, eugenics, fiction, mechanization, religion, etc., ring especially true today. I found this book fascinating, interest...more
This most excellent and superb book is barely adequate.
Is that a paradox?
G.K. Chesterton delighted in paradoxes. In his day, perhaps the best known writer in England, he is, sad to say, largely unknown today, and more's the pity.
But why the paradox I initally proposed? Ahlquist treats twelve of Chesterton's better known works (including: Orthodoxy, Heretics, What's Wrong with the World, The Catholic Church and Conversion, The Well and the Shadows, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Thomas Aquinas, The E...more
Is that a paradox?
G.K. Chesterton delighted in paradoxes. In his day, perhaps the best known writer in England, he is, sad to say, largely unknown today, and more's the pity.
But why the paradox I initally proposed? Ahlquist treats twelve of Chesterton's better known works (including: Orthodoxy, Heretics, What's Wrong with the World, The Catholic Church and Conversion, The Well and the Shadows, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Thomas Aquinas, The E...more
Chesterton is one of those writers I often see quoted but I've never actually read any of his works. This book is not really a biography but a series of reviews of twelve of Chesterton's more well known works. It's full of quotations from Chesterton and you can certainly see why he is so quotable. It's a good starting place for deciding what works you actually want to read. My only criticism (one that the author acknowledges himself) is that there is so much that is not even touched upon here. T...more
this books is a summary of chesterton's work, with a lot of commentary on chesterton himself. I found it extremely helpful. It also gave me the impetus I needed to finish reading "The Dumb Ox". Nothing to keep me from heading Aquinas himself, except now the desire to read even more Chesterton!
A wonderful introduction to Chesterton; hightly informative. Ahlquist's style is pleasant and easy to read. Highly recommended for anyone who desires to learn more about the brilliant writer GK Chesterton.
This book made me want to stop my life and read all of Chesterton's works. Of course, that's not likely to happen anytime soon, so I value even more Dale Ahlquist's expert summarizing of some of Chesterton's most important work. His chapters are easy to read and whet the appetite for more. I find myself referring back to what I've read here when I read one of Chesterton's books.
This book serves as both an indispensable reference and a work of great writing in its own right. Ahlquist has done a s...more
This book serves as both an indispensable reference and a work of great writing in its own right. Ahlquist has done a s...more
More good info about Chesterton and his philosophy!
I just started reading this book as a book that is not one of my required texts. I went to a conference and heard the author speak about Chesterton and I knew I wanted to learn more. I have only read the intro so far, but even that was enlightening on the life of this great man!
GREAT introduction to GK Chesterton, easily one of the most brilliant men of the 20th century... Just read it for the 2nd time.
A terrific introduction to Chesterton, this volume is a brief biography with an overview of twelve of his most important books,
An excellent introduction to one of the most brilliant writers of the 20th century.
A good overview of Chesterton's works.
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