All Things Considered

By G. K. (Gilbert Keith) Chesterton

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

With witty observations and philosophical insights, this collection of essays challenges societal norms and celebrates the joy of authentic experiences over the pretentiousness of modern trends.

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Humour Language & Communication Literature

Released

2004-03-01

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Summary

"All Things Considered" by G. K. Chesterton is a compilation of essays from the early 1900s and consists of Chesterton's thoughtful opinions and judgments on current subjects of the time. It goes through ideas about society, culture, and what is right and wrong, highlighting comedy and philosophical thoughts. The book starts with Chesterton's frank thoughts on books and modern times. He shows unhappiness with how seriously books are often taken, focusing on the delight of comedy over being overly serious. By admitting that his own writing is not perfect, and calling it "crude and shapeless," he jokingly supports the quickness and importance of his essays. He criticizes modernism as a type of arrogance and stresses the importance of real experiences over just following trends in thinking. This suggests his deeper examination of community values, especially concerning generosity, news reporting, and the effects of being unknown in modern life.