“Childhood was the germ of all mistrust. You were cruelly joked upon and then you cruelly joked. You lost the remembrance of pain through inflicting it.”
Quote by Graham Greene
Work
The Collected Edition: Our man in Havana
This compilation includes the novella 'Our Man in Havana,' which introduces James Bond to readers, as well as other short stories that delve into the espionage and intrigue typical of Ian Fleming's Bond series. more
Author
Graham Greene
Graham Greene was a renowned British writer born on October 2, 1904. His works are characterized by deep insight and unique narrative techniques, and he is hailed as one of the greatest novelists of the 20th century. Greene's writing spans a variety of themes, including spy novels, religious novels, and noir novels. more
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