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Gilbert Keith Chesterton
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29 May 1874
† 14 Jun 1936
Kensington, London, England, UK
Biography
Gilbert Keith Chesterton KC*SG (29 May 1874 - 14 June 1936) was an English writer, philosopher, lay theologian, and literary and art critic. He has been referred to as the "prince of paradox". Time magazine observed of his writing style: "Whenever possible Chesterton made his points with popular sayings, proverbs, allegories-first carefully turning them inside out". Chesterton created the fictional priest-detective Father Brown, and wrote on apologetics. Even some of those who disagree with him ...
Also Known As
Gilbert K. Chesterton, G.K. Chesterton, Гилберт Кит Честертон, G. K. Chesterton
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