Publisher's Synopsis
Manalive is a novel written by G.K. Chesterton, first published in 1912. It tells the story of a man named Innocent Smith who is accused of various crimes, including burglary and attempted murder. However, as the trial progresses, it becomes clear that Smith is not a criminal but rather a man who is truly alive, with a zest for life that is infectious.The novel is a mix of mystery, romance, and philosophy, with Chesterton exploring themes such as the nature of happiness, the meaning of life, and the importance of living in the moment. The characters are all quirky and eccentric, with Smith at the center of it all, charming everyone he meets with his childlike wonder and enthusiasm.As the story unfolds, the reader is taken on a wild ride, with unexpected twists and turns that keep the suspense high. Ultimately, Manalive is a celebration of life, a call to embrace the joy and beauty of existence, and a reminder that sometimes the most important things in life are the simplest.All next day at Beacon House there was a crazy sense that it was everybody's birthday. It is the fashion to talk of institutions as cold and cramping things. The truth is that when people are in exceptionally high spirits, really wild with freedom and invention, they always must, and they always do, create institutions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
