The Man Who Was Thursday by G. K. Chesterton

★ Short Description about book ★

Two poets in a London park at sunset, debating on the attributes of poetry and whether it's really a metaphor for anarchy. A group that meets in secret, planning to overthrow the world order. Disguises and deceptions, ideals and ideology. A medley of themes and genres makes this a great read for anyone who's a fan of Chesterton and his iconic Father Brown.

The Man Who Was Thursday includes Chesterton's favorite theme of Christianity with touches of delightful humor to enliven the twists and turns that abound throughout the book.

Set in the early part of the twentieth century, the novel's main protagonist, Gabriel Syme is a Scotland Yard detective who's assigned to break the trend of anarchic groups mushrooming all over London.

He hides his true identity and takes on the role of a poet. He meets Lucian Gregory, also a poet, and they become friends. One evening, they get into a passionate debate on the true function of poetry and whether it is a symbol of revolution.

As the debate rages on, Gregory is incensed and indiscreet enough to confess that he is part of a secret group that espouses anarchy. The group meets in a remote public house in Chiswick on the banks of the Thames and Gregory invites Syme to join them that evening, to prove that he (Gregory) is indeed a true blue anarchist....

★ CONTENTS ★

A WILD, MAD, HILARIOUS AND PROFOUNDLY MOVING TALE

THE MAN WHO WAS THURSDAY

CHAPTER I. THE TWO POETS OF SAFFRON PARK

CHAPTER II. THE SECRET OF GABRIEL SYME

CHAPTER III. THE MAN WHO WAS THURSDAY

CHAPTER IV. THE TALE OF A DETECTIVE

CHAPTER V. THE FEAST OF FEAR

CHAPTER VI. THE EXPOSURE

CHAPTER VII. THE UNACCOUNTABLE CONDUCT OF PROFESSOR DE WORMS

CHAPTER VIII. THE PROFESSOR EXPLAINS

CHAPTER IX. THE MAN IN SPECTACLES

CHAPTER X. THE DUEL

CHAPTER XI. THE CRIMINALS CHASE THE POLICE

CHAPTER XII. THE EARTH IN ANARCHY

CHAPTER XIII. THE PURSUIT OF THE PRESIDENT

CHAPTER XIV. THE SIX PHILOSOPHERS

CHAPTER XV. THE ACCUSER

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