The Man Who Was Thursday A Nightmare(Illustrated)

Chesterton, G K

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Chesterton, G K

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9783002541450

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Illustrated edition

The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare

The Man Who Was Thursday, first published in 1908, is a surreal and thought-provoking novel that blends elements of mystery, philosophy, and satire. The story follows Gabriel Syme, a poet who is recruited into a secret anti-anarchist task force by Scotland Yard. Syme soon infiltrates a dangerous anarchist group whose council members are named after the days of the week. As he rises to the position of "Thursday," Syme finds himself entangled in a bizarre and dream-like series of events that challenge his understanding of order, chaos, and the nature of reality.

G. K. Chesterton's novel is both an intellectual thriller and an allegorical exploration of the conflict between order and anarchy, faith and doubt. Its surreal, unpredictable plot twists and Chesterton's sharp wit make it a unique reading experience that defies easy classification, leaving readers questioning what is real and what is illusion.

This illustrated edition complements Chesterton's vivid and imaginative narrative with artwork that captures the eerie, dreamlike atmosphere of the novel. It also includes a summary for quick reference, a biography of G. K. Chesterton to provide context on the author's life and ideas, and a character list to help readers follow the novel's intriguing and often enigmatic cast. Perfect for lovers of philosophical fiction, mystery, and allegorical tales.

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Produktinformasjon

ISBN/Varenr: 9783002541450
Utgivelsesdato: 11.10.2024
Utgivelsesår: 2024
Forlag: Syed Kamran Ameer
Innbinding: Heftet
Språk: Engelsk
Personer: Chesterton, G K, Smith, Micheal
Litteraturtype: Skjønnlitteratur
Emne: Fiction / Mystery/ Detective
Målgruppe: Voksne
Aldersgrense: 0
Opplag: 0
Utgave: 0
Illustrert: Ja
Sider: 262