Publisher's Synopsis
The Man Who Was Thursday is a novel written by G.K. Chesterton, first published in 1908. The story follows a man named Gabriel Syme, who is recruited by a secret anti-anarchist organization called the ""Home Office"" to infiltrate a group of anarchists. Syme is tasked with the mission of exposing the seven members of the anarchist council, each of whom is named after a day of the week. However, as Syme delves deeper into the group, he begins to question his own allegiances and the true nature of the conspiracy he has been sent to uncover.The novel is a satirical and philosophical exploration of themes such as politics, religion, and human nature. Chesterton uses a blend of humor, mystery, and suspense to keep readers engaged as the plot twists and turns. The Man Who Was Thursday has been praised for its inventive storytelling, vivid characters, and thought-provoking themes. It has been adapted into various stage productions and films, and continues to be a beloved classic of English literature.""Excuse me if I enjoy myself rather obviously!"" he said to Gregory, smiling. ""I don't often have the luck to have a dream like this. It is new to me for a nightmare to lead to a lobster. It is commonly the other way.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
