The City of Beautiful Nonsense

The City of Beautiful Nonsense (1909) is a novel by Ernest Temple Thurston that follows the romance of John and Jill in Edwardian London and turn-of-the-century Venice. The book explores themes of religion, tradition, and modernity, and is known for its meditative prose and dreamlike quality. This edition of the novel features a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript.

Format: Hardback
Length: 230 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2022
Publisher: West Margin Press

The City of Beautiful Nonsense (1909) is a novel by Ernest Temple Thurston that marked a significant breakthrough in his literary career. After a decade of toiling in various odd jobs while nurturing his literary aspirations, Thurston finally reached a wider audience with this captivating tale of romance and wonder. This remarkable work has been adapted twice for the cinema and followed by a sequel titled The World of Wonderful Reality (1919). The City of Beautiful Nonsense offers a mesmerizing portrayal of Edwardian London and the turn of the century Venice, two of the most legendary cities in the world.

"It was half-past seven in the evening. At half-past seven, it is dark, the lamps are lighted, the houses huddle together in groups. They have secrets to tell as soon as it is dark. Ah! If you knew the secrets that houses are telling when the shadows draw them so close together! But you never will know. They close their eyes and they whisper."

In his captivating prose, Temple Thurston weaves a tale of love at first sight, delving into themes of religion, tradition, and modernity. After their initial encounter in a silent, candlelit church, John and Jill cross paths by chance on the streets of London. As their relationship blossoms, they open up to each other, sharing their innermost thoughts and dreams for the future. Drawn to the enchanting city of Venice, John yearns to bring Jill there, to cultivate their love in a place seemingly designed for lovers. The City of Beautiful Nonsense is a poignant and dreamlike novel that lingers with readers long after they've reached its final pages. With a beautifully designed cover and meticulously typeset manuscript, this edition of Ernest Temple Thurston's The City of Beautiful Nonsense presents a classic work of British literature reimagined for contemporary readers.

Dimension: 203 x 127 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781513133324