The Quotable Chesterton: A Topical Compilation of the Wit, Wisdom and Satire of G. K. Chesterton

by Richard P. Rabatin (Editor), G.K. Chesterton, George J. Marlin (Editor)

Collects quotations on a wide range of subjects including God, fairy tales, history, virtues, laughter, the English, and optimism

396 pages, Paperback

First published September 16, 1987

Reviews

[Daniel · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great compilation of Chesterton. The sheer length of this book is a testament to how pithy Chesterton's writing is. Nearly 400 pages of quote after quote, and, amazingly, at least half of them are good!

[Maria · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is a small, introductory window into the mind and convictions of Chesterton. Readers can enjoy reading his thought-provoking opinions on matters ranging from light to controversial topics. It's also not uncommon to be met with humour in the middle of a "controversial" or conviction-filled opinion. Aesthetically, the book has a simple layout, pages don't come across as "busy" with content, and all quotes are organized into alphabetical, topical order. It's a fun book to skim through, especially if you're looking for perspectives to think about and/or challenge.