The Everlasting Man
The Everlasting Man, published by G. K. Chesterton in 1925, is his answer to H. G. Wells's Outline of History and the evolutionary view of mankind it represented. In the first part Chesterton argues that man, as shown by the cave paintings, was from the beginning a creature unlike any animal, a maker of images and a worshipper, and he surveys paganism, mythology and philosophy as attempts to satisfy that nature. In the second part he presents Christ as a figure who fits no category of founder or sage, and the Church as something that has repeatedly died and risen. C. S. Lewis later credited the book with a large part in his conversion. 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 The Everlasting Man
The Everlasting Man 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.
Can I read The Everlasting Man online?
Yes. The Everlasting Man opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is The Everlasting Man free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of The Everlasting Man is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is The Everlasting Man in the public domain?
Yes. The Everlasting Man 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 The Everlasting Man?
About 7 h 09 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 The Everlasting Man?
The Everlasting Man by G. K. Chesterton is filed under "Religion & Mythology" in the Vinteuil library.
