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The Heart of the Matter

By Graham Greene
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i>The Heart of the Matter by Graham Greene delves into the complexities of human morality through the life of Scobie, a British colonial officer in West Africa during World War II. Scobie, caught in a web of personal and professional dilemmas, grapples with issues of duty, love, and deception, all set against a backdrop of political and social unrest. As he navigates his challenges, the narrative explores themes of guilt, faith, and the possibility of redemption.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to complex narratives exploring moral dilemmas and deeply flawed characters. The author deftly weaves themes of love, guilt, and redemption set against a vivid colonial African backdrop. It's perfect for readers who appreciate introspective, philosophical storytelling that delves into the human heart's contradictions.

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The Heart of the Matter

Scobie, a police officer serving in a war-time West African state, is distrusted, being scrupulously honest and immune to bribery. But then he falls in love, and in doing so he is forced to betray everything he believes in, with drastic and tragic consequences.

CENTENARY EDITION WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY JAMES WOOD

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"The truth, he thought, has never been of any real value to any human being. In human relations, kindness and lies are worth a thousand truths." – Graham Greene, The Heart of the Matter

With an introduction by James Wood

Scobie, a police officer serving in a war-time West African state, is distrusted, being scrupulously honest and immune to bribery. But then he falls in love, and in doing so, he is forced to betray everything he believes in, with drastic and tragic consequences.

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Graham Greene's The Heart of the Matter is often regarded as a compelling exploration of the moral challenges tied to religious beliefs, set against the backdrop of colonialism. It showcases Greene's skill in crafting vivid and poignant character portraits, capturing the essence of ordinary life and its troubles in an engaging manner. The novel is praised for its inventive storytelling and emotional depth.

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ISBN: 9780099478423

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 October 2004

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 205g

Pages: 288

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Fiction General Fiction Graham Greene Literary Fiction Penguin Books

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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