G. K. Chesterton’s literary stature is without equal in modern times and his fame as playwright, poet, novelist, literary commentator, editor, pamphleteer, apologist and essayist is awe-inspiring. The range of his interests is staggering and the variety of subjects about which he wrote is enormous. One volume never could contain ail the outpourings of this prolific author, but THE MAN WHO WAS CHESTERTON presents an amazingly comprehensive selection that dramatizes, in all its glory, the powerful, many-sided genius of G. K. Chesterton.
Although much of this material now is available only in difficult-to-find, rare volumes, this collection includes some of his finest pieces: delightful essays -formal, informal, and plainly serious; some of his world-famous and beloved Father Brown stories; fascinating sections on travel in : America, philosophy, economic theories and autobiographical reminiscences of his boyhood and early career; and an excellent selection of his poetry.