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The Man Who Was Thursday

Original titleeng. The Man Who Was Thursday · 1908
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Main Ideas

  • Exploration of the nature of anarchy and order through the lens of philosophy and religion.
  • The theme of duality in human nature and moral dilemmas.
  • Symbolism and allegory in depicting the struggle between good and evil.
  • The idea of disguise and deception, where characters hide their true intentions.
  • Paradox and surrealism as tools to express complex philosophical questions.
  • Questions of identity and self-discovery as characters face unexpected revelations about themselves.
  • Critique of society and political systems through satire and irony.
The Man Who Was Thursday
Date of publication: 17 October 2024
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The Man Who Was Thursday
Original titleeng. The Man Who Was Thursday · 1908