{"product_id":"magic-g-k-chesterton-9781025815497","title":"Magic: A Fantastic Comedy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Magic: A Fantastic Comedy\"\u003c\/b\u003e is a thought-provoking play by the celebrated master of paradox, \u003cb\u003eG. K. Chesterton\u003c\/b\u003e. Originally written for the stage, this work explores the volatile intersection of the rational world and the supernatural through the lens of an elegant drawing-room comedy. The plot centers on a mysterious Conjurer who is invited to the household of an eccentric Duke to provide entertainment. However, what begins as an evening of sleight-of-hand quickly evolves into a profound existential challenge for the houseguests, particularly for a cynical doctor and a young man whose rigid worldview is shattered by an inexplicable occurrence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChesterton utilizes his signature wit and sharp dialogue to confront the dogmatic materialism of his age, posing timeless questions about faith, skepticism, and the nature of reality. As the characters debate whether the Conjurer's feats are mere trickery or genuine magic, the play serves as a spirited defense of wonder in an increasingly disenchanted world. \"Magic: A Fantastic Comedy\" remains a significant entry in Chesterton's literary canon, offering both humorous social commentary and a deep philosophical inquiry into the mysteries of the human condition. It is an essential read for admirers of early 20th-century English drama and philosophical fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e G. K. Chesterton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1025815491\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781025815497\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/14\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 110\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.74lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.31d","brand":"G. K. Chesterton","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48801488994559,"sku":"9781025815497","price":30.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/magic-g-k-chesterton-9781025815497","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}