Wit and Wisdom of Chesterton: Free Audiobook and Listening Guide

Wit and Wisdom of Chesterton, credited to G. K. Chesterton, is available as a LibriVox volunteer audiobook. This guide identifies the recording, its source summary and its audio tracks.

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LibriVox recording of WIT AND WISDOM OF CHESTERTON, by Gilbert K. Chesterton This little volume, issued as a gift book for lovers of Mr. Chesterton's writings in 1911, is made up from essays to be found in "The Defandant", "Varied Types" and "Tremendous Trifles". These 12 pieces were chosen to giving a peek into the margins of Chesterton's work and give a sense of the distinctive flavor of his mind. They were also chosen with an eye to showing what a complex and fascinating character he was. (Summary by Phil chenevert)

Recording facts

• Recording title: Wit and Wisdom of Chesterton
• Author credits: G. K. Chesterton
• Language: English
• Original MP3 tracks: 12
• Listed recording duration: 2:10:37

Catalogue topics

• non-fiction
• essays
• GKC

Track guide

1. 01 - A Defense of Nonsense — 11:35
2. 02 - A Defense of Useful Information — 12:22
3. 03 - A Defense of Rash Vows — 12:47
4. 04 - A Defense of Farce — 11:41
5. 05 - A Defense of Baby Worship — 8:25
6. 06 - A Defense of Slang — 9:10
7. 07 - A Defense of Humility — 11:21
8. 08 - A Defense of Penny Dreadfuls — 13:13
9. 09 - Maeterlinck — 9:52
10. 10 - On Lying in Bed — 11:16
11. 11 - The Little Birds Who Won't Sing — 9:03
12. 12 A Tragedy of Two pence — 9:55

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