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“All literary style, especially national style, is made up of such coincidences, which are a spiritual sort of puns. That is why style is untranslatable.”

Quote by Gilbert K. Chesterton

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Gilbert K. Chesterton

Gilbert K. Chesterton was an English writer, critic, and theologian, born on May 29, 1874, and died on June 14, 1936. Known for his unique literary style and profound philosophical thinking, Chesterton's works spanned a variety of genres, including novels, poetry, drama, and criticism. more

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