Green Overcoat
Hilaire Belloc
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Length 6 h 44 min
Chapters 18
First published 1912
This rollicking novel captures the minor moral dilemma of thin, shy, nervous, Professor Higginson, psychologist, as he comes under the eye of the enemy of his soul through an encounter with a green overcoat. The quixotic adventure that follows will bring the childlike reader laughter like rainfall. This is Belloc at his Chestertonian best! - Summary by Russ Hobbs
Chapters
1
Dedication Read by Russ Hobbs 5:26
2
In which a Philosopher wrestles with a Problem of Identity. Read by Russ Hobbs 20:42
3
In which the Green Overcoat appears as a point of religion by not being there. Read by Russ Hobbs 26:33
4
In which it is seen that University training fits one for a business career. Read by Russ Hobbs 19:22
5
In which Solitude is unable to discover the charms which Sages have seen in her face. Read by Russ Hobbs 26:55
6
In which Professor Higginson Begins to Taste the Sweets of Fame. Read by Russ Hobbs 38:49
7
In which Professor Higginson goes on tasting them. Read by Russ Hobbs 30:02
8
In which Professor Higginson gets those sweets by the wagon -load, and also hears how Men are Made. Read by Russ Hobbs 21:01
9
In which the Green Overcoat begins to assert itself. Read by Russ Hobbs 14:00
10
In which a Descendant of the Crusaders refuses to harbour stolen goods. Read by Russ Hobbs 24:30
11
In which a Pole is less scrupulous. Read by Russ Hobbs 15:20
12
In which the Readerkin will, if he has an ounce of brains, begin to catch the inevitable Denoumong of the Imbroglio. Read by Russ Hobbs 33:28
13
In which the Subliminal Consciousness gives itself away. Read by Russ Hobbs 24:48
14
In which, incredible as it may seem, a non-Pole has the better of a Pole. Read by Russ Hobbs 10:09
15
In which three young men eat, and not only eat, but drink. Read by Russ Hobbs 15:00
16
In which cross-examination is conducted "en echelon," and if you don't know what that means I can't help you. Read by Russ Hobbs 14:10
17
In which a Professor professes nothing, a Lecture is not delivered, and yet something happens. Read by Russ Hobbs 26:37
18
In which the Green Overcoat triumphs and comes home. Read by Russ Hobbs 14:59
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