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A Defence of Detective Stories

G.K. Chesterton

Narrated by Sarah Bacaller

The Defendant, Book 5

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November 26, 2024
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9 mins
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Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher
Voices of Today Pty LTD
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In this thought-provoking essay from G. K. Chesterton's 1901 collection The Defendant, originally published in The Speaker, the author defends the value of the detective story against claims of it being mere popular fiction. Celebrated for his Father Brown mysteries, Chesterton explores the intricate relationship between detective fiction and the romance of urban life, highlighting its significance in literature. This reissued selection invites listeners to reconsider the depth and appeal of the genre through a compelling lens.
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