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Gilbert Keith Chesterton

2 series 14 books in order 10 standalone books

Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874-1936) was an English writer, lay theologian, poet, philosopher, dramatist, journalist, orator, literary and art critic, biographer, and Christian apologist.

Born
1874
Known for
Home University Library of Modern Knowledge, Father Brown

Series by Gilbert Keith Chesterton

Home University Library of Modern Knowledge

13 books in order · 1911–1919

  1. Cover of Polar exploration

    Polar exploration

    1911 · William Speirs Bruce

    This book was published as part of the Home University Library of Modern Knowledge series. It was filmed from a copy of the original publication held…

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  2. A history of freedom of thought

    1913 · John Bagnell Bury

    History of the Freedom of Thought is an essay by the Irish historian and free thinker John Bagnell Bury. It was published in 1913 in London by…

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Father Brown

5 books in order · 1911–1935

  1. Cover of The Innocence of Father Brown

    The Innocence of Father Brown

    1911 · G.K. Chesterton

    This Portuguese-language description presents the book as the first in the Father Brown saga, calling it a collection of twelve admirable and…

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  2. Cover of The Wisdom of Father Brown

    The Wisdom of Father Brown

    1914 · Gilbert Keith Chesterton

    This 1914 short story collection by G. K. Chesterton includes a case in which Dr. Hood and Father Brown discuss James Todhunter, a bright, agile,…

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  3. Cover of The incredulity of Father Brown

    The incredulity of Father Brown

    1926 · Gilbert Keith Chesterton

    The Incredulity of Father Brown is a collection of eight short stories by G. K. Chesterton, featuring the fictional detective Father Brown. It was…

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  4. Cover of The secret of Father Brown

    The secret of Father Brown

    1927 · Gilbert Keith Chesterton

    Father Brown is a priest who solves crimes through his unique ability to understand the minds of criminals. This fourth collection of his stories…

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  5. Cover of The Scandal of Father Brown

    The Scandal of Father Brown

    1935 · G.K. Chesterton

    The Scandal of Father Brown is a 1935 book by G.K. Chesterton. It is book 5 of the series Father Brown.

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Gilbert Keith Chesterton written?

We list 14 books by Gilbert Keith Chesterton across 2 series, published between 1911–1935 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Gilbert Keith Chesterton's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Polar exploration.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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