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The Quiet American

By Graham Greene
Series: The Viking Critical Library
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The Quiet American by Graham Greene is a prophetic novel that explores the complexities of American involvement in the Vietnam War. Set against a backdrop of political intrigue and moral ambiguity, the story blends personal drama with broader historical events. This edition features the complete text along with insightful essays by Greene, extensive historical context, and relevant literary criticism.
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Series: The Viking Critical Library

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140243505

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 January 1996

Country: Australia

Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia

Contributors:

  • Edited by John Clark Pratt

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 393g

Pages: 544

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Fiction General Fiction Graham Greene Literary Fiction Penguin Books Series: The Viking Critical Library

About the Author

Graham Greene (1904-1991) was a prolific novelist, short story writer, travel writer and children's book writer. Many of his novels and short stories have been successfully adapted to the movie screen, including The Third Man (directed by Orson Welles), The End of The Affair, and The Quiet American

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