{"product_id":"the-ball-and-the-cross-paperback","title":"The Ball and the Cross - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eG. K. Chesterton\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike much of G. K. Chesterton's fiction, \u003ci\u003eThe Ball and the Cross\u003c\/i\u003e is both witty and profound, cloaking serious religious and philosophical inquiry in sparkling humor and whimsy. Serialized in the British publication \u003ci\u003eThe Commonwealth\u003c\/i\u003e in 1905-06, Chesterton's second novel first appeared in book form in America in 1909, delighting and challenging readers with its heady mixture of fantasy, farce, and theology. \u003cbr\u003eThe plot of \u003ci\u003eThe Ball and the Cross \u003c\/i\u003echronicles a hot dispute between two Scotsmen, one a devout but naive Roman Catholic, the other a zealous but naive atheist. Their fanatically held opinions--leading to a duel that is proposed but never fought--inspire a host of comic adventures whose allegorical levels vigorously explore the debate between theism and atheism. \u003cbr\u003eMartin Gardner's superb introduction to \u003ci\u003eThe Ball and the Cross\u003c\/i\u003e reveals the real-life debate between Chesterton and a famous atheist that provided inspiration for the story, and it explores some of the novel's possible allegorical meanings. Appraising the book's many intriguing philosophical qualities, Mr. Gardner alerts readers as well to the pleasures of its colorful style . . . amusing puns and clever paradoxes . . . and the humor and melodrama of its crazy plot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike much of G. K. Chesterton's fiction, \u003ci\u003eThe Ball and the Cross\u003c\/i\u003e is both witty and profound, cloaking serious religious and philosophical inquiry in sparkling humor and whimsy. Serialized in the British publication \u003ci\u003eThe Commonwealth\u003c\/i\u003e in 1905-06, Chesterton's second novel first appeared in book form in America in 1909, delighting and challenging readers with its heady mixture of fantasy, farce, and theology. \u003cbr\u003eThe plot of \u003ci\u003eThe Ball and the Cross \u003c\/i\u003echronicles a hot dispute between two Scotsmen, one a devout but naive Roman Catholic, the other a zealous but naive atheist. Their fanatically held opinions--leading to a duel that is proposed but never fought--inspire a host of comic adventures whose allegorical levels vigorously explore the debate between theism and atheism. \u003cbr\u003eMartin Gardner's superb introduction to \u003ci\u003eThe Ball and the Cross\u003c\/i\u003e reveals the real-life debate between Chesterton and a famous atheist that provided inspiration for the story, and it explores some of the novel's possible allegorical meanings. Appraising the book's many intriguing philosophical qualities, Mr. Gardner alerts readers as well to the pleasures of its colorful style . . . amusing puns and clever paradoxes . . . and the humor and melodrama of its crazy plot. \u003cbr\u003eUnabridged Dover (1995) republication of the work originally published in 1909-1910. New Introduction by Martin Gardner. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWidely known as the Prince of Paradox, G. K. Chesterton was one of the most influential English writers and thinkers of the 20th century. Chesterton's prodigious talents embraced a wide range of subjects, from philosophy and religion to detective fiction and fantasy. And while his writings are light and whimsical, they are filled with direct and honest truths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.43 x 8.52 x 5.43 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 22, 1995\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47227832598777,"sku":"9780486288055","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/a093RlJpKzZwRzFHQ1Vld2wrd205QT09.webp?v=1768285610","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/the-ball-and-the-cross-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}