In this collection, Bevis Hillier has put together some of Chesterton's essays in "The Defandant", "Varied Types" and "Tremendous Trifles". These 12 pieces were chosen to giving a peek into the margins of Chesterton's work and give a sense of the distinctive flavor of his mind. They were also chosen with an eye to showing what a complex and fascinating character he was.

Latest episodes of the podcast Wit and Wisdom of Chesterton by G. K. Chesterton

• 01 - A Defense of Nonsense
• 02 - A Defense of Useful Information
• 03 - A Defense of Rash Vows
• 04 - A Defense of Farce
• 05 - A Defense of Baby Worship
• 06 - A Defense of Slang
• 07 - A Defense of Humility
• 08 - A Defense of Penny Dreadfuls
• 09 - Maeterlinck
• 10 - On Lying in Bed
• 11 - The Little Birds Who Won't Sing
• 12 A Tragedy of Two pence