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“There was a tacit understanding between them that 'liquor helped'; growing more miserable with every glass one hoped for the moment of relief.”

Quote by Graham Greene

Book:The Portable Graham Greene

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The Portable Graham Greene

This volume offers readers a curated selection of Graham Greene's most celebrated works, showcasing his distinctive style and profound exploration of moral ambiguity and human complexity. more

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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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