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Travels With My Aunt

By Graham Greene
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Travels With My Aunt follows the story of Henry Pulling, a retired and conventional man, whose life takes an adventurous turn when he meets his eccentric Aunt Augusta at his mother's funeral. As they embark on a series of international adventures, Henry finds himself immersed in a world of intrigue and unorthodox escapades, challenging his previously uneventful existence. This tale blends humour and poignancy, exploring themes of self-discovery and the unconventional bonds of family.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate stories filled with humour and adventure, as it explores the unexpected escapades of a retired bank manager and his eccentric aunt. With its rich character development and twisting plot, it offers an entertaining journey full of oddball characters and unexpected discoveries.

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Travels With My Aunt

Henry Pulling, a retired bank manager, meets his septuagenarian Aunt Augusta for the first time in over fifty years at his mother's funeral. Soon after, she persuades Henry to abandon Southwood, his dahlias and the Major next door to travel her way, through Brighton, Paris, Istanbul, Paraguay...

A witty, inventive read with anyone for a passion for travel.

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A witty, inventive read for anyone with a passion for travel.

Henry Pulling, a retired bank manager, meets his septuagenarian Aunt Augusta for the first time in over fifty years at his mother's funeral. Soon after, she persuades Henry to abandon Southwood, his dahlias, and the Major next door to travel her way, through Brighton, Paris, Istanbul, Paraguay...

Accompanying his aunt, Henry joins a shiftless, twilight society—mixing with hippies, war criminals, CIA men; smoking pot, breaking all the currency regulations, and eventually coming alive after a dull suburban lifetime.

Travels With My Aunt invites readers to embark on an unexpected journey filled with adventure and rediscovery.

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Graham Greene's Travels With My Aunt is highly acclaimed, with notable figures like V.S. Pritchett calling Greene one of the most ingenious and inventive novelists. Greene himself mentions writing it purely for fun, and it is praised for its rich, vivid character portrayals and exploration of themes such as love, loyalty, and belief.

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ISBN: 9780099282587

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 September 1999

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 195g

Pages: 272

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About the Author

Graham Greene was born in 1904. He worked as a journalist and critic, and in 1940 became literary editor of the Spectator. He was later employed by the Foreign Office. As well as his many novels, Graham Greene wrote several collections of short stories, four travel books, six plays, three books of autobiography, two of biography and four books for children. He also wrote hundreds of essays, and film and book reviews. Graham Greene was a member of the Order of Merit and a Companion of Honour. He died in April 1991.

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