The Ball and the Cross

by G. K. Chesterton

Overview

Due to certain irreconcilable differences two Scottish men, one being Catholic and the other being atheist, decide to fight a duel to the death. However, duels are against the law, so they have to find a secret place for that occasion. Searching for such place they must avoid authorities, and also numerous kinds of people who all try to convince them to give up on a duel, leading to many comic adventures.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9788027306305
Publisher:	E-Artnow
Publication date:	12/14/2020
Pages:	130
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.28(d)

About the Author

Widely known as the "Prince of Paradox," G. K. Chesterton was one of the most influential English writers and thinkers of the 20th century. Chesterton's prodigious talents embraced a wide range of subjects, from philosophy and religion to detective fiction and fantasy. And while his writings are light and whimsical, they are filled with direct and honest truths.

Table of Contents

I A DISCUSSION SOMEWHAT IN THE AIR

II THE RELIGION OF THE STIPENDIARY MAGISTRATE

III SOME OLD CURIOSITIES

IV A DISCUSSION AT DAWN

V THE PEACEMAKER

VI THE OTHER PHILOSOPHER

VII THE VILLAGE OF GRASSLEY-IN-THE-HOLE

VIII AN INTERLUDE OF ARGUMENT

IX THE STRANGE LADY

X THE SWORDS REJOINED

XI A SCANDAL IN THE VILLAGE

XII THE DESERT ISLAND

XIII THE GARDEN OF PEACE

XIV A MUSEUM OF SOULS

XV THE DREAM OF MACIAN

XVI THE DREAM OF TURNBULL

XVII THE IDIOT

XVIII A RIDDLE OF FACES

XIX THE LAST PARLEY

XX DIES IRAE

Editorial Reviews

As a poet, Chesterton blended Swinburne with Kipling, but his stories and fantasy-narratives are his own.”

Sterling Professor of Humanities at Yale Universit Harold Bloom