All Things Considered
All Things Considered, published in 1908, collects some thirty-five short essays G. K. Chesterton had written for the newspapers, pieces he describes in the opening essay as crude and shapeless papers upon flying subjects, handed in a moment before it was too late. The subjects include running after one's hat, the fallacy of success, Cockney humor, phonetic spelling, limericks, the worship of the wealthy, patriotism and sport, science and religion, fairy tales, Tom Jones and morality, spiritualism, the Zola controversy, Oxford seen from outside and Christmas. Each starts from a trivial occasion and turns, by paradox and sudden reversal, into an argument about something larger. The collection shows the method of his journalism at its most characteristic. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about All Things Considered
All Things Considered by G. K. Chesterton can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is All Things Considered in the public domain?
Yes. All Things Considered by G. K. Chesterton is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read All Things Considered?
About 3 h 59 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is All Things Considered?
All Things Considered by G. K. Chesterton is filed under "Essays & Letters" in the Vinteuil library.
