A masterpiece in two parts, G.K. Chesterton's Manalive is a commentary on the "Holy Fool" trope that shows up in many classic texts such as Don Quixote. The book follows the fun loving Innocent Smith who, after bringing joy to a boarding house, is charged with a series of crimes including attempted murder. The second half covers the trial which, through many twists and turns, brings out a stunning conclusion that touches upon many larger ideas. At the center of the novel is the idea of human life, and what makes everyday ...
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A masterpiece in two parts, G.K. Chesterton's Manalive is a commentary on the "Holy Fool" trope that shows up in many classic texts such as Don Quixote. The book follows the fun loving Innocent Smith who, after bringing joy to a boarding house, is charged with a series of crimes including attempted murder. The second half covers the trial which, through many twists and turns, brings out a stunning conclusion that touches upon many larger ideas. At the center of the novel is the idea of human life, and what makes everyday living worthwhile.
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Manalive is the quirky and wild tale of a man who really is alive. The story of which comes out at his trial as a burglar, runaway and a polygamist. It takes living life to the fullest to the next step. Innocent Smith is the giant of a man on trial when he comes to an inn and interrupts the regular and, it was stated as a, insanely boring lifestyle of the patrons living there. Provoking picnics on rooftops and wooing the shy and quiet girl. When an two detectives arrive to arrest him. The patrons demand a trial for his defense and so the story begins. Not Chesterton's best but truly a wonderful story that draws you into the world of what Chesterton's life must have been like. Mostly dialog and recounting of stories filled with his personal philosophies, it would be tiresome if his philosophies were not so very exiting.