G.K. Chesterton
Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874–1936) was a man who literally and figuratively took up an enormous amount of space in the world. Standing six feet four inches tall and weighing nearly 300 pounds, he was an instantly recognizable figure in early 20th-century London, known for his trademark cape, crumpled hat, and ever-present cigar. Far more massive than his physical frame, however, was his intellectual output and his...
