Name: The Man Who Was Thursday
SKU: 58043147
Price: 30.94 EUR
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Author: G. K. Chesterton
ISBN: 9789355276810

Type

Physical Book

Author

G. K. Chesterton

Publisher

Mjp Publishers

Language

English

Pages

166

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

21.6x14x1 cm

Weight

0.22 kg.

ISBN13

9789355276810

Synopsis "The Man Who Was Thursday"

Step into a world of intrigue and suspense in G. K. Chesterton's timeless masterpiece, ""The Man Who Was Thursday."" In this captivating tale, you'll follow the enigmatic Gabriel Syme as he embarks on a thrilling journey into the heart of an anarchist conspiracy. As Syme infiltrates the mysterious Council of Seven Days, each member is named after a day of the week, and the lines between reality and illusion blur. With Chesterton's signature wit and philosophical depth, ""The Man Who Was Thursday"" explores the timeless themes of order and chaos, truth and deception, and the complexities of the human soul. Join Syme as he races against time to unravel the secrets of the council and confront the unexpected twists that lie ahead. A thought-provoking and suspenseful adventure that will keep you guessing until the very end, ""The Man Who Was Thursday"" is a literary classic that continues to captivate readers with its timeless charm.

G. K. Chesterton

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G. K. Chesterton (London, May 29, 1874 – Beaconsfield, June 14, 1936) was a prolific British writer, author of essays, novels, poetry, biographies, and Christian apologetics. His work is characterized by irony, paradoxical wit, and a critical view of modernity. He was a prominent convert to Catholicism and an influential figure in religious and literary thought of his time. He is also known for his brilliant argumentative style and his defense of common sense.

Among his most recognized works are The Man Who Was Thursday (1908), Orthodoxy (1908), The Innocence of Father Brown (1911), Heretics (1905), The Ball and the Cross (1909), and The Resurrection of Rome (1930). He cultivated the essay, the novel of ideas, detective stories, and social and religious criticism.

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