A Burnt-out Case

(Author) Graham Greene
Format: Paperback
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Querry, a world famous architect, is the victim of a terrible attack of indifference: he no longer finds meaning in art of pleasure in life. Arriving anonymously at a Congo leper village, he is diagnosed as the mental equivalent of a 'burnt-out case', a leper who has gone through a stage of mutilation. However, as Querry loses himself in work for the lepers his disease of mind slowly approaches a cure. Then the white community finds out who Querry is...

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Publisher:
Vintage Publishing
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780099478430
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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