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Why have I only now discovered G K Chesterton?

Phil It's a good question? I wonder the same thing? He has been unfairly accused of Antisemitism and that puts people off without investigating for themsel…moreIt's a good question? I wonder the same thing? He has been unfairly accused of Antisemitism and that puts people off without investigating for themselves sometimes. For the record, he was NOT. His warnings of the dangers of eugenics was almost prophetic - yet we have not learned!(less)

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Are the Father Brown books appropriate for children? My 10 yo has a voracious appetite, and loves mysteries. Thanks!

Joe McMahon Most of them are OK, as Ravinder notes, there are a number of racist references, most to people of color, but also to religions and non-English people…moreMost of them are OK, as Ravinder notes, there are a number of racist references, most to people of color, but also to religions and non-English people. Chesterton does tend to use stereotypes in places that he could written more fully-delineated characters, and is frankly not very good at all with non-Christian religions. I too would recommend pre-reading, or reading with, and discussing the unfortunate choices.

I read them in middle-school myself, at about 13-14, so they're not *inappropriate*, just not 100% in line with current standards.(less)

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