The Green Man

The Green Man by Kingsley Amis is a work of fiction published by Harcourt Trade Publishers in 1970. This first American edition spans 253 pages and is presented in English. The narrative centers on Maurice Allington, a publican who grapples with his worldly existence while being haunted by the spirit of Dr. Thomas Underhill, a seventeenth-century scholar with a dark past.

Readers will encounter a blend of supernatural elements and personal turmoil as Allington navigates his life in a pub that carries the weight of Underhill’s ghostly presence. The story delves into themes of history and domestic strife, revealing the complexities of Allington’s own life alongside the eerie legacy of Underhill, whose troubled reputation looms large in the community. This edition offers a unique exploration of British and Irish fiction, inviting readers to reflect on the intertwining of past and present.