The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare
- Approximate level
- B1
- Length
- 58,785 words
- Reading time
- 4 h 54 min
- Chapters
- 17
- Language
- English
- On Project Gutenberg since
- 1999
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This novel follows a detective who infiltrates a group of anarchists in London. Published in 1908, the book uses Edwardian English, which features formal vocabulary and complex sentence structures. The narrative blends mystery with philosophical allegory, requiring careful attention to follow the shifting tone and abstract arguments. While the plot moves quickly, the language is often dense and metaphorical. It is a challenging read for those who want to explore early twentieth century literature and its unique, rhythmic prose style.
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Subjects
- Fantasy fiction
- Detective and mystery stories
- London (England) -- Fiction
- Anarchists -- Fiction
- Allegories
- Police -- Fiction
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