The Quiet American
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Graham Greene
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Reprint Society, 1957
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Graham Greene's The Quiet American chronicles the intricate political landscape of 1950s Vietnam, presenting a gripping narrative of espionage and conflicting ideologies. The novel uncovers the dangerous intersection of naive American idealism and the brutal realities of colonial warfare, as seen through the eyes of a cynical British journalist. It powerfully illustrates the devastating consequences of foreign intervention and the complexities of personal loyalties amidst a backdrop of escalating conflict. This compelling work argues for a nuanced understanding of international relations, offering a poignant commentary on innocence lost and the price of political ambition.
Author: Graham Greene
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Reprint Society, 1957
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Graham Greene's The Quiet American chronicles the intricate political landscape of 1950s Vietnam, presenting a gripping narrative of espionage and conflicting ideologies. The novel uncovers the dangerous intersection of naive American idealism and the brutal realities of colonial warfare, as seen through the eyes of a cynical British journalist. It powerfully illustrates the devastating consequences of foreign intervention and the complexities of personal loyalties amidst a backdrop of escalating conflict. This compelling work argues for a nuanced understanding of international relations, offering a poignant commentary on innocence lost and the price of political ambition.