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About The Book: "The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare," written by G. K. Chesterton in 1908, is a metaphysical thriller that transpires in the Victorian-era streets of London. Its protagonist, Gabriel Syme, is a detective recruited into a clandestine anti-anarchist law enforcement unit. His mission involves infiltrating a group of anarchists under the leadership of the mysterious figure known as Sunday. As the narrative unfolds, Syme comes to the startling realization that his fellow anarchists are, in fact, undercover detectives, all unknowingly pitted against a deceptive anarchist council masterminded by Sunday. The novel delves into complex themes like deception, the nature of identity, and the concept of authority. In a surreal turn of events, Sunday's true intentions are unveiled, leaving readers contemplating profound questions about power and human suffering. About The Author: Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874–1936) was an English writer, philosopher, Christian apologist, and literary critic. He is renowned for creating the fictional priest-detective Father Brown and his works on apologetics. Chesterton, a self-proclaimed orthodox Christian, eventually converted to Catholicism. He's likened to Victorian authors like Matthew Arnold and John Ruskin. Known as the "prince of paradox," his writing style employed popular sayings and allegories turned inside out. His influence extended to writers like Jorge Luis Borges. Born in Kensington, London, Chesterton initially had an Anglican upbringing but converted to Catholicism in 1922. His marriage to Frances Blogg was enduring but childless. Chesterton's literary contributions include "Orthodoxy" and "The Everlasting Man," highly regarded for their wide appeal and wit. The Title 'The Man Who was Thursday: A Nightmare written/authored/edited by G. K. Chesterton', published in the year 2023. The ISBN 9788121277631 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 293 (Pages). The publisher of t