The Historical Imagination of G.K. Chesterton
| Author | : Joseph R. McCleary |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 173 |
| Release | : 2009-02-20 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781135852061 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1135852065 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (065 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Historical Imagination of G.K. Chesterton by : Joseph R. McCleary
Download or read book The Historical Imagination of G.K. Chesterton written by Joseph R. McCleary and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2009-02-20 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study examines a selection of Chesterton’s novels, poetry, and literary criticism and outlines the distinctive philosophy of history that emerges from these writings. Specifically, McCleary contends that Chesterton’s recurring use of the themes of locality, patriotism, and nationalism embodies a distinctive understanding of what gives history its coherence.
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