Tremendous Trifles
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Discovering the Extraordinary in the Ordinary: A Review of G.K. Chesterton's Essays - Chesterton's 39 short essays explore the wonders of ordinary things in different countries including Germany, France, and... Read more
Discovering the Extraordinary in the Ordinary: A Review of G.K. Chesterton's Essays - Chesterton's 39 short essays explore the wonders of ordinary things in different countries including Germany, France, and England. Through simple items such as contents in his pockets, railway stations, and pedestrians, the author expounds on various topics including Christianity, nuclear family, and democracy. Chesterton's humorous and insightful commentaries published a century ago still hold value today, revealing the wondrous and valuable aspects of daily life.
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The world will never starve for want of wonders but only for want of wonder.
- G. K. Chesterton
G. K. Chesterton's book consists of thirty-nine short essays that are written in an easy-to-understand language. The author writes about his travels to Germany, France, and England, where he observes ordinary things and reveals their extraordinary nature. Chesterton expounds on various topics such as Christianity, the nuclear family, and democracy, using the ordinary things as a springboard. His commentaries are filled with humor and insight and demonstrate how everyday objects and experiences can add enormous value to daily life. Chesterton's book is a testament to his faith in the ability to discover something wonderful every day. The book was published nearly a century ago but remains fresh and relevant today.
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Subject: Language Arts
Brand: Dover Publications
Publisher Date: 06/05/2007
Author: G. K. Chesterton
Dimensions: 8.50 x 5.38
UPC: 9780486454757
Pages: 224
