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The Superstition of Divorce

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Cosimo, Inc., Nov 1, 2007 - Philosophy - 164 pages
British writer GILBERT KEITH CHESTERTON (1874-1936) expounded prolifically about his wide-ranging philosophies-he is impossible to categorize as "liberal" or "conservative," for instance-across a wide variety of avenues: he was an arts critic, historian, playwright, novelist, columnist, and poet. His witty, humorous style earned him the title of the "prince of paradox," and his works-80 books and nearly 4,000 essays-remain among the most beloved in the English language.Almost a century ago, Chesteron wrote a series of articles-collected in this replica 1920 volume-decrying the rise in divorce and exploring, from a sociological standpoint, the impact he believed it would have on Western civilization. His conclusions are seen by some as prophetic, but whether one agrees with his cynical stance or not, this is a fascinating work of modern cultural criticism.
  

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User Review  - Sandra - Goodreads

This is not really a book, as Chesterton mentions, it was supposed to be a pamphlet as if divorce would have been a temporary social disease. However, unfortunately for us, it proved to be permanent ... Read full review

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User Review  - Steve - Goodreads

A good little read. As usual Chesterton mixes wit with an uncanny ability to make clear the enduring truths of Christendom. Though not a "Catholic" book per se, Chesterton defends the Catholic ... Read full review

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Contents

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III
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IV
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V
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VI
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Lecture 33: The Superstition of Divorce
In 1918, Chesterton wrote a series of articles called "The Superstition of Divorce" for the New Witness. The essays were published as a collection under the ...
www.chesterton.org/ discover/ lectures/ 33superstitionofdivorce.html

The Superstition of Divorce/Chapter 1 - Wikisource
From Wikisource. < The Superstition of Divorce. Jump to: navigation, search ... by Gilbert Keith Chesterton · The Superstition of Divorce (2) ...
en.wikisource.org/ wiki/ The_Superstition_of_Divorce/ Chapter_1

Internet Archive: Details: The superstition of divorce
The superstition of divorce (1920). The superstition of divorce (1920). Author: Chesterton, gk (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936 ...
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The Superstition of Divorce
To the two or three articles appearing here on this subject I have given the title of the Superstition of Divorce; and the title is not taken at random. ...
www.worldebooklibrary.com/ eBooks/ WorldeBookLibrary.com/ divorce.htm

National Review: The divorce decision: the legal and human ...
... Legal and Human Consequences of Ending a Marriage might be seen as a practical footnote to gk Chesterton's forgotten gem The Superstition of Divorce. ...
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Chesterton gk: The Superstition Of Divorce | ISBN: 9781602068643 ...
The Superstition Of Divorce. Cosimo Inc (United States), 2007 Paperback, 164 stran Velikost: 203x127 mm ISBN: 9781602068643 (160206864X) ...
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Chatto. &. Windus. 1920. Saint Paul. :. &‘pitre. aztx. Gakztes, by P&re Lagrange, op. Paris. :. Gabalda. 1918. In an Indian Abbey, by Rev. Joseph Ricaby, ...
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A GENERAL BIBLIOGRAPHY OF MATERIALS BY AND ABOUT GILBERT KEITH ...
C4 1920 Tracings: Irish question/Ireland--Description and travel 20-4103 Item Number 66 Chesterton, Gilbert Keith, 1873- The superstition of divorce, ...
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About the author (2007)

Gilbert Keith Chesterton was born in London, England, in 1874. He began his education at St Paul's School, and later went on to study art at the Slade School, and literature at University College in London. Chesterton wrote a great deal of poetry, as well as works of social and literary criticism. Among his most notable books are The Man Who Was Thursday, a metaphysical thriller, and The Everlasting Man, a history of humankind's spiritual progress. After Chesterton converted to Catholicism in 1922, he wrote mainly on religious topics. Chesterton is most known for creating the famous priest-detective character Father Brown, who first appeared in "The Innocence of Father Brown." Chesterton died in 1936 at the age of 62.

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TitleThe Superstition of Divorce
AuthorG. K. Chesterton
PublisherCosimo, Inc., 2007
ISBN160206864X, 9781602068643
Length164 pages
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Philosophy / General
Social Science / Sociology / Marriage & Family
  
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