GREENE, Graham.
The Quiet American.
London: William Heinemann Ltd , 1955.
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Uncorrected Proof of the First Edition of Graham Greene's The Quiet American
Rare uncorrected proof of the first edition of Greene's classic novel of exploration of love, innocence, and morality in Vietnam. Octavo, original cream wrappers as issued. In fine condition with light shelfwear. With a letter from the publisher laid in. Housed in a custom chemise and clamshell box. A superior example.
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. The Quiet American proves "urgent, mournful and unsparing there’s not another book quite like it" (Salon). Adapted to the screen in 1958, and again in 2002 starring Michael Caine and Brendan Fraser.
The Quiet American.
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