G. K. Chesterton 
Miscellany of Men 

Covering topics ranging from literature to philosophy, history to social criticism, this is a snapshot of thought on 20th-century Europe (and the world) by one of Europe’s sharpest wits and ablest pens. With chapter titles ranging from "The Miser and His Friends" to "The Red Reactionary, " from "The Separatist and Sacred Things" to "The New Theologian" and "The Romantic in the Rain, " this volume includes 39 brief sketches of individuals, each one of whom illustrates an aspect of contemporary society. (Goodreads)