A Chesterton Calendar by G. K. Chesterton
"A Chesterton Calendar" by G. K. Chesterton is a compiled collection of writings, featuring both verse and prose, that was compiled around the early 20th century. This calendar presents fragments from various works of Chesterton, offering reflections and insights aligned with the days of the year, including a special section for movable feasts. The likely topic revolves around the myriad themes explored through Chesterton’s wit and wisdom, showcasing his philosophical musings onlife, society, and spirituality. At the start of the calendar, readers are introduced to a series of daily entries comprising Chesterton's thoughts, aphorisms, and poetry. Each day's passage manifests his characteristic style, with topics that range from the nature of courage to the essence of happiness and the contradictions inherent in human existence. He reflects on New Year—emphasizing renewal and the importance of starting afresh—before transitioning to thoughts on moral philosophy, societal norms, and the paradoxes of human experiences, such as love and loss. The opening portion sets the tone for a thought-provoking year-long engagement with the author’s insights, inviting readers to contemplate and ponder upon everyday wisdom. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936 |
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| Title | A Chesterton Calendar Compiled from the writings of 'G.K.C.' both in verse and in prose. With a section apart for the moveable feasts. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Irma pehar and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936 -- Calendars |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 45811 |
| Release Date | May 29, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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