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A Burnt-out Case

By Graham Greene
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A Burnt-out Case by Graham Greene explores the journey of Querry, a disillusioned architect who seeks solace in a remote African leper colony. As he finds himself entangled with the local community, he confronts his indifference and past. Through interactions with the patients and missionaries, Querry slowly examines his inner turmoil and the possibility of redemption.
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You might enjoy this book if you are captivated by stories that explore existential themes and personal redemption. Set in a remote leper colony, it delves into the struggles of a disillusioned protagonist seeking solace and meaning in his life. The narrative offers a compelling examination of faith, identity, and human connection in an evocative setting.

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A Burnt-out Case

WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY GILES FODEN

Querry, a world famous architect, is the victim of a terrible attack of indifference: he no longer finds meaning in art or pleasure in life. Arriving anonymously at a Congo leper village, he is diagnosed as the mental equivalent of a 'burnt-out case', a leper mutilated by disease and amputation.

Centenary edition with a new introduction by Giles Foden.

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A Burnt-out Case follows Querry, a world-famous architect, who becomes a victim of a terrible attack of indifference; he no longer finds meaning in art or pleasure in life. Arriving anonymously at a Congo leper village, he is diagnosed as the mental equivalent of a "burnt-out case," a leper who has gone through a stage of mutilation.

However, as Querry loses himself in work for the lepers, his disease of mind slowly approaches a cure. Then the white community finds out who Querry is...

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Graham Greene is widely regarded as a master storyteller, praised for his ability to invade and shape the public imagination. His work is noted for its deep insight into social and economic issues, urging readers to view each other through a more compassionate lens. Critics highlight his significance as both a popular and influential novelist of his time, renowned for his acute observations of human nature.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099478430

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 October 2004

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 159g

Pages: 224

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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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