An edition of The ball and the cross
(1909)
The ball and the cross
by Gilbert Keith Chesterton
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Allegorical fantasy novel about a Catholic and an atheistic socialist who argue passionately with each other. For political reasons, both are forced into an insane asylum.
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Table of Contents
CONTENTS
I. — A Discussion Somewhat in the Air 1
II. — The Religion of the Stipendiary Magistrate 28
III. — Some Old Curiosities 49
IV. — A Discussion at Dawn 68
V. — The Peacemaker 91
VI. — The Other Philosopher 103
VII. — The Village of Grassley-in-the-Hole 126
VIII. — An Interlude of Argument 143
IX. — The Strange Lady 155
X. — The Swords Rejoined 182
XI. — A Scandal in the Village 212
XII. — The Desert Island 237
XIII. — The Garden of Peace 252
XIV. — A Museum of Souls 268
XV. — The Dream of MacIan 292
XVI. — The Dream of Turnbull 305
XVII.— The Idiot 324
XVIII. — A Riddle of Faces 349
XIX. — The Last Parley 371
XX. — Dies Ire 385
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| September 5, 2022 | Edited by mheiman | Moved introducer |
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