The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare
by G.K. Chesterton, Jonathan Lethem
The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare by G.K. Chesterton, Jonathan Lethem holds a well received rating of 3.85 out of 5, based on 17.5K reader ratings. First published in 1908. The book spans 182 pages.
About The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare
G. K. Chesterton's surreal masterpiece is a psychological thriller that centers on seven anarchists in turn-of-the-century London who call themselves by the names of the days of the week. Chesterton explores the meanings of their disguised identities in what is a fascinating mystery and, ultimately, a spellbinding allegory.As Jonathan Lethem remarks in his Introduction, The real characters are the ideas. Chesterton's nutty agenda is really quite simple: to expose moral relativism and parlor nihilism for the devils he believes them to be. This wouldn't be interesting at all, though, if he didn't also show such passion for giving the devil his due. He animates the forces of chaos and anarchy with every ounce of imaginative verve and rhetorical force in his body.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | G.K. Chesterton, Jonathan Lethem |
| Published | 1908 |
| Pages | 182 |
| Genres | Fiction, Classics, Mystery & Thriller, Fantasy, Philosophy |
| Average Rating | 3.85 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 17,481 |
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What genre is The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare?
The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare is categorized as Fiction, Classics, Mystery & Thriller, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare worth reading?
Based on 17.5K reader ratings, The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare has an average score of 3.85 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare?
The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare has 182 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare?
The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare was written by G.K. Chesterton, Jonathan Lethem. It was first published in 1908.
What is the ISBN for The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare?
The ISBN-13 for The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare is 9780375757910.0.
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