The Soul of Wit - (Dover Literature: Essays) by G K Chesterton (Paperback)

About the Book

G. K. Chesterton took a keen interest in the English literary tradition and wrote many essays on the country's greatest playwright. This compilation is selected and introduced by Chesterton expert Dale Ahlquist.

Book Synopsis

"The sane man who is sane enough to see that Shakespeare wrote Shakespeare is sane enough not to worry whether he did or not," quipped G. K. Chesterton. The prolific author -- whose works include journalism, poetry, plays, history, biography, apologetics, and detective fiction -- took a keen interest in the English literary tradition, particularly in the plays of its greatest dramatist. This original compilation by Chesterton expert Dale Ahlquist introduces the best of the noted critic's short reviews and essays on The Bard.

About the Author

The extensive writings of G. K. Chesterton (1847-1936) include journalism, poetry, plays, history, biography, apologetics, and detective fiction. His works have profoundly influenced countless readers, from C. S. Lewis to Michael Collins to Mahatma Gandhi.
Dale Ahlquist is President of the American Chesterton Society and the publisher of Gilbert Magazine.