The Everlasting Man
About this book
The Everlasting Man is inspired by H. G. Wells’ The Outline of History, which explains the history of mankind and religion as solely a product of natural selection and other material causes. In contrast, G. K. Chesterton presents the case for Christianity throughout history, by illustrating firstly, the uniqueness of man amongst the animals, and secondly, the uniqueness of Christ and the Church amongst other religions and philosophies. Written in Chesterton’s typical style, already familiar to readers of Orthodoxy and Heretics, and ripe with humor and symbolism, The Everlasting Man doesn’t aim to be a scholarly history treatise. Rather, like the title of Wells’ work, Chesterton merely presents us his outline of history. It is in this outline that his Christian, specifically Catholic, perspective contrasts with secular views common in modern times.
Reader Profile
4.2/5 · 11202 readers · 184 pages · ≈ 3 h 24 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read The Everlasting Man?
About ≈ 3 h 24 m — 184 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Everlasting Man?
184 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Everlasting Man?
It sits on the Religion, Philosophy shelves.
Is The Everlasting Man in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who wrote The Everlasting Man?
Gilbert Keith Chesterton.
Where can I read The Everlasting Man online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library