Greene, Graham
The Quiet American
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099478393
- author:
- Greene, Graham
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Quiet American by Graham Greene In the midst of the turmoil in 1950s Indo-China, a young American named Alden Pyle arrives with a mission to promote democracy through a mysterious 'Third Force'. His idealism is met with a mix of fascination and suspicion by those around him, including his friend Fowler, a cynical foreign correspondent. As the situation escalates, Fowler finds himself torn between his desire to intervene and his uncertainty about the true motives behind Pyle's actions. As the story unfolds, Greene masterfully explores the complexities of politics, morality, and human nature. Through the eyes of Fowler, the reader is drawn into a world of intrigue and violence, where the lines between right and wrong are constantly blurred. With an introduction by Zadie Smith, this edition of The Quiet American is a thought-provoking and deeply unsettling read that challenges the reader to question their assumptions about the nature of politics and human relationships.
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