G K Chesterton

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Large Print - The Man Who Was Thursday - Grand Type Collector's Edition - Matte Hardcover with Dust Jacket

Beschreibung

Experience timeless classics like never before in this Grand Type Collector's Edition With clear, easy-to-read formatting, this edition is designed for readers who prefer or require larger text without sacrificing the excitement of the original. Large Print Features: * 18-point font: Generously sized text for maximum readability and comfort. * Sans-serif font: Clean, modern typeface designed to reduce visual strain. * Italics are bolded: Important emphasis is maintained without thin, hard-to-see lettering. * Easy-to-read line lengths: Shorter rows of text (under 45 characters per line) make reading smoother and less tiring. A secret council of anarchists threatens the stability of the world, and a young poet unexpectedly finds himself drawn into the heart of their conspiracy. Recruited as a detective, he must infiltrate their shadowy ranks, navigating a perilous game of espionage, betrayal, and shifting allegiances. What begins as a straightforward mission to expose revolutionaries soon transforms into a surreal, mind-bending journey where identities unravel and nothing is as it seems. Each revelation blurs the boundaries between ally and enemy, chaos and order, plunging him into a labyrinth of intrigue that challenges his grasp of reality itself. First published in 1908, The Man Who Was Thursday stands as one of Gilbert K. Chesterton's most acclaimed works, blending mystery, satire, and allegory. With its wit, tension, and philosophical depth, the novel reflects the cultural anxieties of its time while probing timeless questions of individuality, loyalty, and truth.

Autor

Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874-1936) was an English writer, philosopher, and critic known for his wit and paradoxical style. He wrote essays, novels, and poetry, often addressing social and theological issues. His works, including the Father Brown detective series and Orthodoxy, remain highly influential.Born in London, Chesterton attended St. Paul's School and the Slade School of Art. Though he trained as an illustrator, he pursued writing and gained success in journalism and literature. In 1901, he married Frances Blogg, who greatly supported his work.Chesterton engaged in lively debates with figures like George Bernard Shaw and H.G. Wells. His 1922 conversion to Roman Catholicism shaped his later writings. His legacy endures through his diverse and thought-provoking works, still widely read today.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Revive AI Ltd.
• Seitenzahl: 380
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Dezember 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 25mm
• Gewicht: 676g
• ISBN-13: 9781834123462
• ISBN-10: 1834123461
• Artikelnr.: 75983105