This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. The Innocence of Father Brown is the first of five collections of mystery stories by G.K. Chesterton which first appeared in 1911. Modest in appearance, Father Brown has a mysterious ability to see into the bleak abyss of the criminal mind. This skill, according to Father Brown himself, comes from his experience as a priest and a confessor. Absolute rationality is another one of his characteristics. He always seeks the natural explanation for any kind f phenomenon. Combining captivating stories and insightful commentary, The Innocence of Father Brown is a delightful read.