The book explores the concept of footnotes and their role in literature, arguing that they are a means to subvert traditional narrative structures and challenge readers' perceptions. It critiques the notion that footnotes are merely supplementary or marginal notes, instead positing them as integral to the text's meaning. The work employs satire and irony to examine the relationship between authorship, authority, and interpretation.
By Hilaire Belloc · First published 1906 · Genre: Essay, Satire, Non-fiction