Lepanto - Softcover

Chesterton, G. K.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1586170309 ISBN 13: 9781586170301

Publisher: Ignatius Press, 2004

Synopsis

Edited by Dale Ahlquist

Hilaire Belloc called "Lepanto" Chesterton's greatest poem and the greatest poem of his generation. But not only have English classes neglected this masterpiece of rhyme and meter, History classes have neglected the story of the pivotal battle upon which the poem is based.

This book brings together the poem, the historical background of the famous battle, a riveting account of the battle itself, and a discussion of its historical consequences. The poem is fully annotated, and is supplemented with two interesting essays by Chesterton himself. Well-known Chesterton expert, Dale Ahlquist, has gathered together all the insightful commentaries and explanatory notes. Here is the story behind the modern conflict between Christianity and Islam, between Protestant and Catholic Europe, and the origin of the Feast of the Holy Rosary. A fascinating blend of literature, history, religion and romance!

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About this title

About the Author:

G.K. Chesterton was one of the most prolific and renowned literary writers of the 20th Century. Dale Ahlquist, author of G.K. Chesterton: Apostle of Common Sense, is the President of the American Chesterton Society.

Review:

"A valuable reference book that is also a great read!" --Therese Warmus, Literary Editor, Gilbert Magazine

About this edition

• Publisher: Ignatius Press
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1586170309
• ISBN 13: 9781586170301
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 124