Tales of the Long Bow is a collection of stories by G.K. Chesterton that revolves around a group of eccentric characters who call themselves 'The Lunatics'. They are individuals who attempt feats generally considered impossible or ridiculous, such as a man eating his hat or turning a sow’s ear into a silk purse. These stories depict feats that are considered impossible, but are actually attempts to maintain individuality and common sense in a world increasingly dominated by conformity, excessive wealth, and bureaucracy. The book ends on a sort of culmination of madness that serves as both a parable and a call to action for individuals in the Age of Conformity. Overall, the novel is a blend of history, myth, and adventure, using the allusion of the longbow as a symbol of the defense of old principles and the individual’s resistance to the pressures of modern society.