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by G. K. Chesterton

Paperback, 1969

Status

Available

Call number

823.912

Publication

Kbh, [1969]. Vintens forlag

Description

Classic Literature. Fiction. Humor (Fiction.) HTML: Some critics and fans regard this short comic novel as one of the most accomplished�??and underrated�??of G. K. Chesterton's works. A windy storm hits London and blows in "holy fool" Innocent Brown, one of the most interesting and memorable literary characters of the twentieth century. On the first day of his arrival, he creates happiness and fortuitous outcomes for all of those around him. But soon afterwards, it's revealed that he's a scoundrel and a crook

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This comic novel encapsulates everything about Chesterton that appealed to Borges. It's hilariously funny and surreal, with the author's animus against pomposity in full force. Needless to say, the prose is excellent.

Chesterton claimed that "the normal was abnormal," that modern life forced people
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into paradoxical situations. For example, we are able to experience the glory of the highest pride and the awe of the meekest humility at the same time. Chesterton saw this as a manifestation of Original Sin and that a return to innocence was only possible for holy fools, such as this novel's central character.
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Language

Original language

English

Original publication date

1912

Physical description

203 p.; 18.1 cm

Local notes

Omslag: Preben Zahle
Omslaget viser en fin herre med høj hat, der hænger med hovedet nedad i et træ
Indskannet omslag - N650U - 150 dpi
Oversat fra engelsk "Manalive" af Henning Kehler, Børge Rudbeck
Stjernebøgerne, bind 165
Gutenberg, bind 1718

Pages

203

Rating

½ (119 ratings; 3.9)

DDC/MDS

823.912
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