The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare by G. K. Chesterton

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Author Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936
Title The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare
Credits Harry Plantinga and David Widger
Summary "The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare" by G. K. Chesterton is a philosophical novel with elements of adventure and satire, written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the enigmatic character Gabriel Syme, a police detective who infiltrates a group of anarchists in London to uncover their plans and identities. As the narrative unfolds, it explores complex themes of order, chaos, and the nature of evil, often through witty dialogue and absurd situations that challenge conventional thinking. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to the suburb of Saffron Park, with its colorful and eccentric inhabitants, primarily poets and artists. One evening, during a striking sunset, the anarchistic poet Lucian Gregory meets Gabriel Syme, who surprises him with bold arguments in favor of law and order, challenging Gregory's views. Their conversation escalates into a duel of ideologies when Gregory reveals his deep commitment to anarchism, which leads to a confrontation between the two. In a twist of fate, Syme's true identity as a detective is disclosed, and as he joins the anarchists disguised as one of them, the stage is set for a profound exploration of the philosophical conflict between chaos and structure in society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Fantasy fiction
Subject Detective and mystery stories
Subject London (England) -- Fiction
Subject Anarchists -- Fiction
Subject Allegories
Subject Police -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 1695
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 5, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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