What do u think is Chesterton's purpose in writing this essay? According to Chesterton, what larger social issues do books on success represent?

encouraging people to think of their own definition of success - is this based on your material wealth or things that you have collected? who is successful? King Midas? = foolishness; "slave to money making and greed"

IF the book makes you think that pride and greed are the way to go then it will have an negative effect on you and how you live your life