Varied Types

Hardcover, maroon cloth, 269 pages, frontis of author. First Printing; "Published September 1903" and 1903 date On title page. In this volume Mr. Chesterton presents nearly twenty of the ingenious and brilliant papers which delighted and puzzled the readers of the London Daily News and Speaker. The profiles are all biographical, ranging from Alfred the Great to Bret Harte. Chesterton delves into a range of subjects, including notable authors such as Charlotte Brontë, William Morris, and Byron, providing insightful commentary on their contributions to literature and thought. The opening of "Varied Types" sets the stage by discussing the complexities of biography, particularly focusing on Charlotte Brontë. Chesterton argues that external details about a person's life often overshadow the profound truths expressed in their work. Covers shelfworn, Private library bookplate on inside front cover, otherwise a clean copy. Record # 472594.