The Quiet American

The Quiet American

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Author: Graham Greene
Binding: Hardback
Published: HERON BOOKS

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

Graham Greene's The Quiet American chronicles the intricate political landscape of 1950s Vietnam, presenting a gripping narrative of espionage, idealism, and betrayal. This classic work of fiction uncovers the dangerous consequences of naive interventionism through the eyes of a cynical British journalist and a zealous young American operative. The novel masterfully illustrates the clash of cultures and ideologies amidst a burgeoning conflict, weaving a complex love triangle into its suspenseful plot. Greene's incisive prose argues against the simplistic solutions to complex geopolitical problems, offering a prescient commentary on foreign policy. It remains a powerful and thought-provoking examination of innocence lost and the moral ambiguities of war.

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Description

Author: Graham Greene
Binding: Hardback
Published: HERON BOOKS

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

Graham Greene's The Quiet American chronicles the intricate political landscape of 1950s Vietnam, presenting a gripping narrative of espionage, idealism, and betrayal. This classic work of fiction uncovers the dangerous consequences of naive interventionism through the eyes of a cynical British journalist and a zealous young American operative. The novel masterfully illustrates the clash of cultures and ideologies amidst a burgeoning conflict, weaving a complex love triangle into its suspenseful plot. Greene's incisive prose argues against the simplistic solutions to complex geopolitical problems, offering a prescient commentary on foreign policy. It remains a powerful and thought-provoking examination of innocence lost and the moral ambiguities of war.