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Classic Fantasy

The Ball and the Cross

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    The Ball and the Cross is a classic fantasy novel by G. K. Chesterton. Key subjects include male friendship, Scotland, catholics and allegories.

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    About The Ball and the Cross

    "The Ball and the Cross" by G. K. Chesterton is a novel published in 1909. The story follows a Catholic Jacobite and an atheist socialist who attempt to duel over their opposing views on religion. As these antagonists fight for their beliefs, they develop an unexpected partnership and friendship. Their real enemy becomes the world around them, which desperately tries to stop a duel over what it dismisses as "mere religion"—a subject both men consider supremely important.
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    Themes, setting & tropes

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    Subjects

    • Humorous stories
    • Male friendship
    • Scotland
    • Christian fiction
    • Catholics
    • Allegories
    • Atheists
    • Men, Scotland

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    Who wrote The Ball and the Cross?

    The Ball and the Cross was written by G. K. Chesterton.

    What genre is The Ball and the Cross?

    It is usually shelved as Classic Fantasy.

    Is The Ball and the Cross free to read?

    Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

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    Readers who like it often enjoy The Wind in the Willows, The Master Key and The Jewel of Bas.

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