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Writings of the Prince of Paradoxes - Volume 9 - cover

Writings of the Prince of Paradoxes - Volume 9

G. K. Chesterton

Publisher: Greenbooks Editore

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Gilbert Keith Chesterton (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."
 
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