Wigs on the Green
Wigs on the Green by Nancy Mitford is a satirical novel published by National Geographic Books on August 10, 2010. This first edition, written in 1934, humorously critiques the fascist political inclinations of Mitford’s own family members, particularly her sisters Unity and Diana, and her brother-in-law, Sir Oswald Mosley. The story follows Eugenia Malmain, a wealthy supporter of British fascism, alongside characters like the cynical Noel Foster and the ambitious Jasper Aspect, as they navigate a series of comedic misadventures.
Readers will find a lively exploration of political satire intertwined with farcical elements, as the characters engage in a costume pageant that devolves into chaos. The narrative captures the absurdities of the time, reflecting on themes of wealth, social status, and political fervor. With a page count of 192, this edition allows fans of Mitford’s work to rediscover a novel that was long suppressed due to the author’s concerns about family sensitivities.
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Nancy Mitford’s most controversial novel, unavailable for decades, is a hilarious satirical send-up of the fascist political enthusiasms of her sisters Unity and Diana, and of her notorious brother-in-law, Sir Oswald Mosley.
Written in 1934, early in Hitler’s rise, Wigs on the Green lightheartedly skewers the devoted followers of British fascism. The sheltered and unworldy Eugenia Malmain is one of the richest girls in England and an ardent supporter of General Jack and his Union Jackshirts. World-weary Noel Foster and his scheming friend Jasper Aspect are in search of wealthy heiresses to marry; Lady Marjorie, disguised as a commoner, is on the run from the Duke she has just jilted at the altar; and her friend Poppy is considering whether to divorce her rich husband. When these characters converge with the colorful locals at a grandly misconceived costume pageant that turns into a brawl between Pacifists and Jackshirts, madcap farce ensues. Long suppressed by the author out of sensitivity to family feelings, Wigs on the Green can now be enjoyed by fans of Mitford’s superbly comic novels.
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