One of his hobbies was to wait for the American Shakespeare — a hobby more patient than angling. - G. K. Chesterton

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One of his hobbies was to wait for the American Shakespeare — a hobby more patient than angling.

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About G. K. Chesterton

Gilbert Keith Chesterton (29 May 1874 – 14 June 1936) was a British writer whose prolific and diverse output included works of philosophy, ontology, poetry, play writing, journalism, public lecturing and debating, literary and art criticism, biography, Christian apologetics (particularly for Catholicism), and fiction, including fantasy and detective fiction. He has been called the "prince of paradox".

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Native Name: Gilbert Keith Chesterton
Alternative Names: František Kafka • Kafka • Gilbert K. Chesterton • Gilbert Chesterton • G.K. Chesterton • G. K. C.
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