Description
Step into the compelling world of G.K. Chesterton's 'The Man Who Was Thursday: Green Popular Penguins', a classic metaphysical thriller and detective story originally published in 1908. This gripping novel intertwines poetry, political intrigue, and unexpected twists that captivate readers from start to finish. Follow the journey of Gabriel Syme, a poet and police detective, as he infiltrates a secret gathering of anarchists, taking on the alias 'Thursday'. The tale unfolds into a complex web of deception where not everyone is who they seem, making it a must-read for lovers of mystery and suspense.
Perfectly printed in A-format paperback, this edition boasts 192 pages of Chesterton's imaginative narrative, published by Penguin Australia Pty Ltd in 2013. Ideal for both devoted fans and new readers, this book is part of the beloved Green Popular Penguins series, which has been a staple in the literary world since its inception, revolutionized by Allen Lane in 1935. Experience the blend of crime and mystery that has intrigued readers for decades.
Whether you're adding to your personal collection or searching for an engaging gift, 'The Man Who Was Thursday' is sure to satisfy. Order now to plunge into a thrilling literary adventure that combines wit, philosophy, and suspense.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143570165
Format: A-format paperback
Year: 2013
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 192
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143570165
Format: A-format paperback
Year: 2013
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 192
Description:
G.K. Chesterton's 1908 masterpiece, The Man Who Was Thursday, is a metaphysical thriller, and a detective story filled with poetry and politics.
G.K. Chesterton's 1908 masterpiece, The Man Who Was Thursday, is a metaphysical thriller, and a detective story filled with poetry and politics. Gabriel Syme is a poet and a police detective. Lucian Gregory is a poet and a bomb-throwing anarchist. Syme infiltrates a secret meeting of anarchists and becomes 'Thursday', one of the seven members of the Central Anarchist Council. He soon learns, however, that he is not the only one in disguise, and the nightmare begins...
The Green Popular Penguins Story
It was in 1935 when Allen Lane stood on a British railway platform looking for something good to read on his journey. His choice was limited to popular magazines and poor quality paperbacks. Lane's disappointment at the range of books available led him to found a company - and change the world.
In 1935 the Penguin was born, but it took until the late 1940s for the Crime and Mystery series to emerge. The genre thrived in the post-war austerity of the 1940s, and reached heights of popularity by the 1960s.
Suspense, compelling plots and captivating characters ensure that once again you need look no further than the Penguin logo for the scene of the perfect crime.
Perfectly printed in A-format paperback, this edition boasts 192 pages of Chesterton's imaginative narrative, published by Penguin Australia Pty Ltd in 2013. Ideal for both devoted fans and new readers, this book is part of the beloved Green Popular Penguins series, which has been a staple in the literary world since its inception, revolutionized by Allen Lane in 1935. Experience the blend of crime and mystery that has intrigued readers for decades.
Whether you're adding to your personal collection or searching for an engaging gift, 'The Man Who Was Thursday' is sure to satisfy. Order now to plunge into a thrilling literary adventure that combines wit, philosophy, and suspense.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143570165
Format: A-format paperback
Year: 2013
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 192
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143570165
Format: A-format paperback
Year: 2013
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 192
Description:
G.K. Chesterton's 1908 masterpiece, The Man Who Was Thursday, is a metaphysical thriller, and a detective story filled with poetry and politics.
G.K. Chesterton's 1908 masterpiece, The Man Who Was Thursday, is a metaphysical thriller, and a detective story filled with poetry and politics. Gabriel Syme is a poet and a police detective. Lucian Gregory is a poet and a bomb-throwing anarchist. Syme infiltrates a secret meeting of anarchists and becomes 'Thursday', one of the seven members of the Central Anarchist Council. He soon learns, however, that he is not the only one in disguise, and the nightmare begins...
The Green Popular Penguins Story
It was in 1935 when Allen Lane stood on a British railway platform looking for something good to read on his journey. His choice was limited to popular magazines and poor quality paperbacks. Lane's disappointment at the range of books available led him to found a company - and change the world.
In 1935 the Penguin was born, but it took until the late 1940s for the Crime and Mystery series to emerge. The genre thrived in the post-war austerity of the 1940s, and reached heights of popularity by the 1960s.
Suspense, compelling plots and captivating characters ensure that once again you need look no further than the Penguin logo for the scene of the perfect crime.