The Mercy of Allah (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. An Arabian-Style Fable of Greed, Speculation, and Moral Satire in a Capitalist SocietyBy Hilaire Belloc
Length9h 38m
About this audiobook
The Mercy of Allah is Belloc's sly, glittering exercise in moral satire, cast in the manner of an Oriental apologue and indebted to the cadences of The Arabian Nights. Its mock-exotic surface—rich with proverbial turns, comic reversals, and ceremonious irony—conceals a sharp anatomy of greed, speculation, and worldly cleverness. Belloc uses fable rather than realism to expose the spiritual emptiness of a society governed by profit, chance, and manipulation. Hilaire Belloc, Anglo-French essayist, poet, historian, and controversial public intellectual, wrote from a deeply Catholic and anti-modern standpoint. A close ally of G. K. Chesterton and a leading voice in Distributist thought, he distrusted both industrial capitalism and bureaucratic collectivism. The book's satire reflects his lifelong suspicion of financial power, as well as his belief that economic disorder is inseparable from moral disorder. Readers interested in literary satire, Catholic social criticism, or early twentieth-century critiques of capitalism will find The Mercy of Allah both entertaining and intellectually pointed. It is especially rewarding for those who enjoy fables whose wit sharpens, rather than softens, their moral seriousness.
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★★★★ 4.0 (218)
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length9 hrs 38 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 9, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Mercy of Allah (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5CHAPTER I ENTITLED AL-RAFSAT , OR THE KICK
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6CHAPTER II ENTITLED AL-DURAR , OR THE PEARLS
7CHAPTER III ENTITLED AL-TAWAJIN , OR THE PIPKINS
8CHAPTER IV ENTITLED AL-KANTARA , OR THE BRIDGE
9CHAPTER V ENTITLED MILH , OR SALT
10CHAPTER VI ENTITLED AL-WUKALÁ , OR THE LAWYERS
11CHAPTER VII ENTITLED AL-GHANAMAT , OR THE SHEEP
12CHAPTER VIII ENTITLED AL-BUSTÁN , OR THE ORCHARD
13CHAPTER IX ENTITLED AL-JAMAL WA’L-NAKHL , OR CAMELS AND DATES
14CHAPTER X ENTITLED AL-HISĀN , OR THE HORSE
15CHAPTER XI ENTITLED AL-WALI , OR THE HOLY ONE
16CHAPTER XII ENTITLED AL-MAHALLAT AL-JADIDA , OR THE NEW QUARTER OF THE CITY
17CHAPTER XIII ENTITLED AL-FULÚS AL-MASNÚ MIN AL-QIRTÁS , OR THE MONEY MADE OF PAPER
18CHAPTER XIV ENTITLED ITMI’NÁN AL-NAFS , OR THE PEACE OF THE SOUL
19Analysis
20Reflection
21Memorable Quotes
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