The Green Overcoat (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. An Edwardian Satire of Enchanted Clothing, Social Pretension, and Devilish Moral MischiefBy Hilaire Belloc
Length7h 27m
About this audiobook
The Green Overcoat is one of Hilaire Belloc's characteristic Edwardian comic fictions, a brisk satire in which an apparently ordinary article of clothing becomes the centre of confusion, social performance, and moral exposure. Written with Belloc's sharp aphoristic wit, the book belongs to the tradition of English comic prose that runs from Swiftian irony to Dickensian caricature, while also reflecting the political and social anxieties of the early twentieth century. Its style is urbane, digressive, and deliberately playful, using farce to uncover vanity, pretension, and the absurd mechanisms of public life. Belloc, born in France and educated in England, brought to his fiction the eye of an outsider and the convictions of a Catholic, historian, journalist, and former Liberal MP. His suspicion of plutocracy, bureaucracy, and modern materialism informs much of his work, as does his delight in paradox and verbal mischief. The Green Overcoat reflects the same temperament that animated his essays, travel writing, and collaborations with the Chesterton circle. This book is recommended for readers who enjoy satirical fiction that is intellectually alert yet comic in spirit. It will especially appeal to admirers of Chesterton, Waugh, and early modern British satire.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★ 3.1 (18)
Includes Goodreads
GenreFantasy, Humor
Length7 hrs 27 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 16, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
14Chapter IX.
2Introduction
15Chapter X.
3Synopsis
16Chapter XI.
4Historical Context
17Chapter XII.
5The Green Overcoat
18Chapter XIII.
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6Chapter I.
19Chapter XIV.
7Chapter II.
20Chapter XV.
8Chapter III.
21Chapter XVI.
9Chapter IV.
22Chapter XVII.
10Chapter V.
23Chapter XVIII.
11Chapter VI.
24Analysis
12Chapter VII.
25Reflection
13Chapter VIII.
26Memorable Quotes
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