G. K. Chesterton

Broschiertes Buch

The Man Who Was Thursday

Beschreibung

""The Man Who Was Thursday"" is a philosophical and allegorical novel written by G. K. Chesterton, first published in 1908. It follows the story of Gabriel Syme, a poet who is recruited by a secret anti-anarchist organization. Syme becomes a member of a Central European council of anarchists, each named after a day of the week, including the enigmatic Sunday, who holds a significant position within the organization. As Syme delves deeper into the world of anarchists, he finds himself embroiled in a complex and surreal series of events. The story explores themes of truth, deception, individualism, and the nature of human identity. It combines elements of mystery, thriller, and satire, with Chesterton's characteristic wit and intellectual depth.

Autor

Gilbert Keith Chesterton was an English author, philosopher, Christian apologist, and literary and art critic, best known for creating the fictional priest-detective Father Brown. Born on May 29, 1874, in Kensington, London, Chesterton was educated at St. Paul's Juniors and University College London before studying at the Slade School of Fine Art. His career spanned a variety of genres, from fiction to essays, and he was deeply involved in Christian apologetics, with works like Orthodoxy and The Everlasting Man solidifying his place as a prominent thinker of his time. Chesterton's works often reflected his devotion to Christianity and his philosophical musings on society, morality, and faith. He was a close associate of Hilaire Belloc and was influenced by thinkers such as Thomas Aquinas and Charles Dickens. Chesterton married Frances Blogg in 1901, and the couple remained together until his death on June 14, 1936, at the age of 62 in Beaconsfield, United Kingdom. His literary legacy continues to influence writers and thinkers, and his Father Brown stories remain a celebrated part of detective fiction.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: True Sign Publishing House
• Seitenzahl: 150
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Mai 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 199g
• ISBN-13: 9789355840974
• ISBN-10: 9355840977
• Artikelnr.: 68276125