G K Author ChestertonGilbert Keith Chesterton (1874-1936) was an English writer, essayist, critic, and apologist whose works span fiction, biography, theology, and literary criticism. Known for his wit, paradox, and intellectual clarity, Chesterton remains widely read fo works such as Orthodoxy, The Everlasting Man, and the Father Brown stories. His biography of St. Francis of Assisi is regarded as one of the most perceptive modern studies of the medieval saint. Read More Read Less