Overview
An introduction to the background of one of the most popular writers of the twentieth century! Outlines his life, cultural background and explores important places and people in Greene's life and their effect on his writings. Looks at his writing techniques, recurring themes and imaginative preoccupations Examines three of his works: Brighton Rock, The Power and the Glory and the film the Third Man Graham Greene's works are both grippingly readable and revealingly intelligent. During a seventy year writing career, Greene produced novels, plays, poems, film-scripts, travel books, autobiographical works and biographical studies. In this fascinating book, Cedric watts outlines the life and cultural background of Graham Greene and looks at the effect they had on his writing. Starting with a biographical account and looking in detail at several famous works, the book sets Greene firmly in the context of his times. Cedric Watts A Preface to Greene is an excellent introduction to one of the greatest and most popular writers of the twentieth century. Cedric Watts is Professor of English at the University of Sussex.
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- ISBN-13: 9780582437692
- ISBN-10: 0582437695
- Publisher: Routledge
- Publish Date: August 2000
- Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.51 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.63 pounds
- Page Count: 240
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