The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare
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Gabriel Syme, a poet turned detective for a secret organization called The Sunday Police, goes undercover to infiltrate an anarchist group. His mission is to prevent a bombing orchestrated by the mysterious leader, "The Man Who Was Thursday." Syme finds himself increasingly disoriented as the lines between friend and foe blur, and reality itself seems to unravel in a series of bizarre and unsettling events. Chesterton's unique blend of philosophical ideas and imaginative plot, presented in clear prose, is excellent for practicing abstract vocabulary and complex sentence construction.
Learn English with The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare
- Suits learners around level B1: you read the original, not a simplified retelling.
- 6,418 distinct words, each one a tap away from your personal vocabulary list.
- Read in English, glance at the translation under any sentence you are unsure of, and listen to natural read-aloud voices to train your ear.
How it works
- Open the book: no installation, it reads in the browser on any device.
- Read a sentence in English. Its translation sits right under it, so you never lose the thread.
- Tap a word for its meaning and save it; listen to the chapter read aloud.
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Questions about this book
Can I read The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare in English for free?
Yes. The first chapters of The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare open without an account, with the translation, audio and dictionary included. A free account unlocks the rest of the book.
How much English do I need?
The text is estimated at level B1. Because every sentence has its translation underneath, lower levels can follow along too.
Is there audio?
Yes. Each chapter can be read aloud by a natural-sounding voice while the current sentence is highlighted.
