While this novel was written in 1904, its setting is late 20th century. Like Fahrenheit 451 the government cares little about what happens. When Quin becomes the king of England after a succession of boring kings, he tries to break up the boredom by issuing orders that people wear outlandish costumes. Wayne takes the king seriously and tries to encourage local pride. This humorous tale is full of adventure.
While this novel was written in 1904, its setting is late 20th century. Like Fahrenheit 451 the government cares little about what happens. When Quin becomes the king of England after a succession of boring kings, he tries to break up the boredom by issuing orders that people wear outlandish costumes. Wayne takes the king seriously and tries to encourage local pride. This humorous tale is full of adventure.
G.K.Chesterton, in full Gilbert Keith Chesterton (29 May 1874-14 June 1936), English critic and author of poetry, essays, novels, and short stories, known also for his dynamic personality and obese figure. He was an important English writer of the early twentieth century. His productive and various output included journalism, poetry, biography, Christian apologetics, fantasy and detective fiction. He has been concerned to as the 'prince of paradox'. He devoted his extraordinary brain and creative power to the reform of English government and society. He was knowledgeable at St. Paul's, and went to art school at University College London. He wrote 100 books, contributions to 200 more, hundreds of poems, including the epic Ballad of the White Horse, five plays, five novels, and some short stories, including a popular series featuring the priest-detective, Father Brown. Chesterton expired on 14 June 1936 at his home in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire.
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