Graham Greene: The Heart Of The Matter, Orient Express, A Burnt-Out Case, The Third Man, The Quiet American, Loser Takes All, The Power And The Glory
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Condition: Good. Jacket: faded with some tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Good.
Few writers of the twentieth century captured the moral ambiguities of the modern world with the precision and psychological depth of Graham Greene, and this complete and unabridged omnibus presents seven of his most celebrated works in a single indispensable volume. From the colonial guilt of The Heart of the Matter and the fog-drenched intrigue of The Third Man, to the spiritual crisis at the heart of The Power and the Glory and the political conscience of The Quiet American, each novel stands as a masterwork in its own right — together, they form an unrivalled portrait of the human condition under pressure. Greene's prose is spare yet devastating, his characters perpetually caught between faith and betrayal, duty and desire, in settings that stretch from war-torn Indochina to the rain-soaked streets of Vienna. This anthology chronicles the full sweep of Greene's literary genius — his sharp moral intelligence, his gift for suspense, and his unflinching examination of guilt, love, and redemption. For those who have never encountered Greene, this collection is the perfect entry point; for those who already know him, it is a treasure trove to be revisited.
Author: Graham Greene
Format: Hardback
Genre: Anthology
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: faded with some tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Good.
Few writers of the twentieth century captured the moral ambiguities of the modern world with the precision and psychological depth of Graham Greene, and this complete and unabridged omnibus presents seven of his most celebrated works in a single indispensable volume. From the colonial guilt of The Heart of the Matter and the fog-drenched intrigue of The Third Man, to the spiritual crisis at the heart of The Power and the Glory and the political conscience of The Quiet American, each novel stands as a masterwork in its own right — together, they form an unrivalled portrait of the human condition under pressure. Greene's prose is spare yet devastating, his characters perpetually caught between faith and betrayal, duty and desire, in settings that stretch from war-torn Indochina to the rain-soaked streets of Vienna. This anthology chronicles the full sweep of Greene's literary genius — his sharp moral intelligence, his gift for suspense, and his unflinching examination of guilt, love, and redemption. For those who have never encountered Greene, this collection is the perfect entry point; for those who already know him, it is a treasure trove to be revisited.