Call number
CD 813 CHE
Status
Available
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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
Publication
Ignatius Press (2009)
Original publication date
1912
ISBN
1586174215 / 9781586174217
UPC
897079001720
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LibraryThing member le.vert.galant
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
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. Show Less