The Green Man
The Green Man by Kingsley Amis, published by Penguin in 1988, is a novel that explores the complexities of middle age through the lens of humor and horror. In this edition, readers meet Maurice Allington, who grapples with the specter of death while managing a haunted country inn. As he navigates personal challenges, including his declining health and strained family relationships, the narrative unfolds with a blend of wit and dark themes.
This book presents a unique take on the ghost story genre, intertwining elements of satire and mystery. As Maurice confronts his fears and desires, readers will find a narrative that balances the macabre with comedic undertones. The Green Man delves into the intricacies of life, death, and the human condition, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in literary fiction that challenges conventional storytelling. With 175 pages, this edition offers a concise yet impactful exploration of its themes.
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Maurice Allington has reached middle age and is haunted by death. As he says, “I honestly can’t see why everybody who isn’t a child, everybody who’s theoretically old enough to have understood what death means, doesn’t spend all his time thinking about it. It’s a pretty arresting thought.” He also happens to own and run a country inn that is haunted. The Green Man opens as Maurice’s father drops dead (had he seen something in the room?) and continues as friends and family convene for the funeral.
Maurice’s problems are many and increasing: How to deal with his own declining health? How to reach out to a teenage daughter who watches TV all the time? How to get his best friend’s wife in the sack? How to find another drink? (And another.) And then there is always death.
The Green Man is a ghost story that hits a live nerve, a very black comedy with an uncannily happy ending: in other words, Kingsley Amis at his best.
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