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The G. K. Chesterton Library

The G. K. Chesterton Library

By: Gilbert Keith Chesterton
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Welcome to The G. K. Chesterton Library, where the old books are opened again, and found to be astonishingly alive. Here are tales of priests and paradoxes, of taverns and trumpets, of common things made strange and splendid. In these readings, Chesterton’s wit, wonder, faith, and thunderous good humour return to the road, inviting every listener to discover that the world is not merely sensible, but miraculous.Public domain
Episodes
  • Heretics Chapter 13 - Celts and Celtophiles

    Heretics Chapter 13 - Celts and Celtophiles
    19 Oct 2026
    In which the curious notion of race is examined as a convenient cloak for the errors and comforts of the powerful, particularly in the strained relations between England and Ireland. It is observed that nationality, a spiritual and psychological unity far beyond mere bloodlines, shines most notably in Ireland's ability to absorb many peoples, defying the false mystique of “Celtic” separateness with a quietly sensible identity.
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    11 min
  • Heretics Chapter 10 - On Sandals and Simplicity

    Heretics Chapter 10 - On Sandals and Simplicity
    18 Oct 2026
    In which the peculiar paradox of English simplicity is scrutinised, revealing that the lofty talk of plain living often complicates the heart’s true simplicity rather than preserving it. With a gentle yet keen eye, it is observed that true simplicity resides not in austere habits but in the uninhibited joy and wonder that sustain the spirit amidst the artifices of civilisation.
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    11 min
  • Heretics Chapter 9 - The Moods of Mr. George Moore

    Heretics Chapter 9 - The Moods of Mr. George Moore
    17 Oct 2026
    In which Mr. George Moore is portrayed as a man of vigorous mind and fleeting honesty, whose restless egoism and pride undermine both his literary power and his understanding of the Christian virtues of humility and charity. It is observed that his self-absorption renders him ineffective and inconsistent, contrasting sharply with the more joyous and humble spirit found in other thinkers.
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    10 min
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