The Ball and the Cross

by G. K. Chesterton

Overview

Chesterton's second novel chronicles a hot dispute between two Scotsmen, a Roman Catholic and an atheist, whose fanatically held opinions inspire a host of comic adventures. The story's allegorical levels vigorously explore the debate between theism and atheism. Introduction by Martin Gardner.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781023001960
Publisher:	Anson Street Press
Publication date:	03/28/2025
Pages:	178
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.38(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