The Quiet American

Discover Graham Green’s prescient political masterpiece

(Author) Graham Greene
Format: Paperback
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With a new introduction by Zadie Smith Into the intrigue and violence of Indo-China comes Pyle, a young idealistic American sent to promote democracy through a mysterious “Third Force.” As his naïve optimism starts to cause bloodshed, his friend Fowler, a cynical foreign correspondent, finds it hard to stand aside and watch. But even as he intervenes he wonders why: for the sake of politics, or for love?

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Publisher:
Vintage Publishing
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
210
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780099478393
Publish year:
2004
Publish date:
Oct. 7, 2004

Graham Greene

Graham Greene was an English novelist known for his masterpiece "The Quiet American," which explores political and moral dilemmas. His writing style is characterized by psychological depth and moral ambiguity. Greene's work often delves into themes of betrayal, faith, and the human condition, making him a significant figure in 20th-century literature.

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