Description
In the tumultuous landscape of 1950s Saigon, a cynical British journalist finds his world upended by the arrival of a young, idealistic American. Sent by Washington on a mission shrouded in mystery, the American's naive attempts to foster democracy clash violently with the complex realities of a nation caught in the throes of war and political intrigue. As loyalties are tested and the true motives behind the American's presence are revealed, the novel probes the dangerous intersection of innocence and ideology, questioning the unintended consequences of intervention. Graham Greene masterfully crafts a tense narrative that explores themes of disillusionment, cultural misunderstanding, and the tragic cost of good intentions.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Books
Published Jan 1, 2004
180 pages
ISBN: 9780143039020
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Details
First Published
1955
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Quiet American by Graham Greene.