The Man Who Was Thursday (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781522935230)

G. K. Chesterton's classic novella tackles anarchy, social order, God, peace, war, religion, human nature, and a few dozen other weighty concepts. And somehow he manages to blend all of it together into a delightful satire, full of tongue-in-cheek commentary that is still relevant today. As the book opens, Gabriel Symes is debating with a soapbox anarchist. The two men impress each other enough that the anarchist introduces Symes to a seven-man council of anarchists, all named after days of the week. Soon they elect Symes their newest member-Thursday. But they don't know he's also been recruited by an anti-anarchist organization. And soon Symes finds out that he's not the only person on the council who is not what he seems. There are other spies and double-agents, all working for the same cause. But who-and what-is the jovial, powerful Mr. Sunday, the head of the organization? Hot-air balloons, elaborate disguises, duels, and police chases-all go to make up this satirical spy novel that both educates and entertains. includes illustrations.

Author: G. K. Chesterton
ISBN-10: 1522935231
ISBN-13: 9781522935230
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 12/27/2015
Pages: 140
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.43lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.30d