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In the Reference Room you can gain a greater familiarity with the paradoxes of Chesterton or find out where and how you can get involved in movements throughout the county. We hope to provide a resource that will encourage our readers to continue the battle and reclaim the culture through the power of Beauty.
Gilbert Keith (G.K.) Chesterton
Born in Campden Hill in Kensington, London, Chesterton was educated at St Paul's School. He attended the Slade School of Art in order to become an illustrator and also took literature classes at University College London but did not complete a degree at either. In 1896 Chesterton began working for
The Quest for Shakespeareby Joseph Pearce
Highly regarded and best-selling literary writer and teacher, Joseph Pearce presents a stimulating and vivid biography of the world's most revered writer that is sure to be controversial. Unabashedly provocative, with scholarship, insight and keen observation, Pearce strives to separate historical
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C.S. Lewis and Friendsby Joseph Pearce
Further to my post about Shadowlands, I thought I'd share this e-mail just received from the organisers of an annual conference on C. S. Lewis and Friends, at which I've been privileged to speak in the past. Admirers of Lewis and Tolkien might want to consider attending.
Secular Fundamentalism and Religious Freedomby Joseph Pearce
Just received from Tony Ryan of Ignatius Press (see below).
From the Red Devils to the Priesthoodby Joseph Pearce
As an Englishman, I am passionate about football, i.e. soccer to those on the American side of the Pond. Ever since I was about seven-years-old, I've been a keen supporter of Chelsea, currently one of the best teams in Europe, though I've followed the team through the bad times when the team plumbed depths of ineptitude. One of Chelsea's biggest rivals are Manchester United, also known as the Red Devils, indicative no doubt of their infernal origins. In any event, I was greatly intrigued and encouraged to see that a former Manchester United player is now studying for the priesthood. It goes to show that there is life after death!