
Green Overcoat
'Green Overcoat' Summary
Professor Higginson, a psychologist prone to nervousness and shyness, is haunted by a green overcoat that symbolizes his insecurities and fears. The overcoat appears to possess a power that attracts unwanted attention, turning Higginson's life into a series of humorous, often chaotic, events. He encounters an array of eccentric characters, including a mysterious woman who becomes the object of his affection. As Higginson grapples with his internal anxieties and the external chaos caused by the overcoat, he finds himself on a quixotic adventure that leads him to unexpected self-discovery and ultimately, a sense of acceptance. This is a classic Belloc novel that is witty, heartwarming, and ultimately reassuring, filled with moments of genuine laughter and insight into the human condition.Book Details
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Hilaire Belloc
France, Britain
Joseph Hilaire Pierre René Belloc was a British-French writer and historian and one of the most prolific writers in England during the early twentieth century. Belloc was also an orator, poet,...
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