Author and critic G. K. Chesterton took a keen interest in the English literary tradition, particularly in terms of the plays by the country's greatest dramatist. In this original collection, Chesterton expert Dale Ahlquist collects and introduces the best of the noted author and critic's Shakespeare-related essays and reviews.
Gilbert Keith Chesterton was one of the most influential English writers of the 20th century. His prolific and diverse output included journalism, philosophy, poetry, biography, Christian apologetics, fantasy and detective fiction.
Chesterton has been called the "prince of paradox". Time magazine, in a review of a biography of Chesterton, observed of his writing style: "Whenever possible Chesterton made his points with popular sayings, proverbs, allegories—first carefully turning them inside out.
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