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Against the intrigue and violence of Vietnam during the French war with the Vietminh, Alden Pyle, an idealistic young American, is sent to promote democracy, as his friend, Fowler, a cynical foreign correspondent, looks on. Fowler s mistress, a beautiful native girl creates a catalyst for jealousy and competition between the men and a cultural clash resulting in bloodshed and deep misgivings. Written in 1955 prior to the Vietnam conflict, The Quiet American foreshadows the events leading up to the Vietnam conflict. Questions surrounding the moral ambiguity of the involvement of the United States in foreign countries are as relevant today as they were fifty years ago.
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'No serious writer of this century has more thoroughly invaded and shaped the public imagination than Graham Greene.' (TIME)
'A master of storytelling.' (The Times)
'A great writer who spoke brilliantly to a whole generation. Prophet-like.' (Alec Guinness)
Review:
'A master of storytelling.' (The Times)
'A great writer who spoke brilliantly to a whole generation. Prophet-like.' (Alec Guinness)
"There has been no novel of any political scope about Vietnam since Graham Greene wrote "The Quiet American,"" -- "Harper's"
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- PublisherAmereon Ltd
- Publication date1940
- ISBN 10 0884116573
- ISBN 13 9780884116578
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages249
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