Manalive: The Enigma of Innocent Smith by G.K. Chesterton (English) Paperback Bo

Description: Manalive by G.K. Chesterton A book by G. K. Chesterton detailing a popular theme both in his own philosophy, and in Christianity, of the holy fool, such as in Dostoevskys The Idiot and Cervantes Don Quixote. This is a book in two parts. The first, "The Enigma of Innocent Smith," concerns the arrival of a new tenant at Beacon House, a London boarding establishment. Like Mary Poppins, this man (who is tentatively identified by lodger Arthur Inglewood as an ex-schoolmate named Innocent Smith) is accompanied by a great wind, and he breathes new life into the household with his games and antics. During his first day in residence the eccentric Smith creates the High Court of Beacon; arranges to elope with Mary Gray, paid companion to heiress Rosamund Hunt; inspires Inglewood to declare his love for Diana Duke, the landladys daughter; and prompts a reconciliation between jaded journalist Michael Moon and Rosamund.However, when the household is at its happiest two doctors appear with awful news: Smith is wanted on charges of burglary, desertion of a spouse, polygamy, and attempted murder. The fact that Smith almost immediately fires several shots from a revolver at Inglewoods friend Dr. Herbert Warner seems to confirm the worst. Before Smith can be taken to a jail or an asylum, Michael Moon declares that the case falls under the purview of the High Court of Beacon and suggests that the household investigate the matter before involving the authorities or the press. (wikipedia.org) FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Long Description A book by G. K. Chesterton detailing a popular theme both in his own philosophy, and in Christianity, of the holy fool, such as in Dostoevskys The Idiot and Cervantes Don Quixote. This is a book in two parts. The first, "The Enigma of Innocent Smith," concerns the arrival of a new tenant at Beacon House, a London boarding establishment. Like Mary Poppins, this man (who is tentatively identified by lodger Arthur Inglewood as an ex-schoolmate named Innocent Smith) is accompanied by a great wind, and he breathes new life into the household with his games and antics. During his first day in residence the eccentric Smith creates the High Court of Beacon; arranges to elope with Mary Gray, paid companion to heiress Rosamund Hunt; inspires Inglewood to declare his love for Diana Duke, the landladys daughter; and prompts a reconciliation between jaded journalist Michael Moon and Rosamund. However, when the household is at its happiest two doctors appear with awful news: Smith is wanted on charges of burglary, desertion of a spouse, polygamy, and attempted murder. The fact that Smith almost immediately fires several shots from a revolver at Inglewoods friend Dr. Herbert Warner seems to confirm the worst. Before Smith can be taken to a jail or an asylum, Michael Moon declares that the case falls under the purview of the High Court of Beacon and suggests that the household investigate the matter before involving the authorities or the press. (wikipedia.org) Details ISBN1604449357 Author G.K. Chesterton Pages 148 Publisher Indoeuropeanpublishing.com Year 2018 ISBN-10 1604449357 ISBN-13 9781604449358 Format Paperback Publication Date 2018-07-18 Imprint Indoeuropeanpublishing.com Subtitle The Enigma of Innocent Smith Illustrations Illustrations, black and white Birth 1874 Death 1936 Short Title Manalive Language English UK Release Date 2018-07-18 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:118811352;

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