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Graham Greene's classic exploration of love, innocence, and morality in Vietnam

While the French Army in Indo-China is grappling with the Vietminh, back in Saigon a young and high-minded American named Pyle begins to channel economic aid to a "Third Force." Caught between French colonialists and the Vietminh, Fowler, the narrator and seasoned foreign correspondent,... Read Full Overview

In the death throes of French colonial ambitions in Indochina, Pyle, a young American idealist, begins to fund a dangerous "Third Force." Fowler, the narrator, finds it impossible to stand by as Pyle's policies blunder into bloodshed. 800L

Alden Pyle, an idealistic young American, is sent to Vietnam to promote democracy amidst the intrigue and violence of the French war with the Vietminh. His friend Fowler, a cynical foreign correspondent, looks on but soon finds it difficult to remain simply an observer. Fowler's... Read Full Overview

This edition of Graham Greene's prophetic novel about American involvement in the Vietnam War includes the complete text of the work, along with essays by Greene, extensive historical writings, and relevant literary criticism.

Discover Graham Green's prescient political masterpiece 'The novel that I love the most is The Quiet American ' Ian McEwan Into the intrigue and violence of 1950s Indo-China comes CIA agent Alden Pyle, a young idealistic American sent to promote democracy through a mysterious... Read Full Overview

"Graham Greene centennial, 1904-2004"--Cover.

"Graham Greene centennial, 1904-2004"--Cover.

"Graham Greene centennial, 1904-2004"--Cover.