The quiet American
(Large Print)
Author
Status
Adult Fiction (Large Print) - South Wing Main Floor
LP Greene
1 available
LP Greene
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Adult Fiction (Large Print) - South Wing Main Floor | LP Greene | On Shelf |
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Format
Large Print
Physical Desc
320 pages (large print)
Language
English
Notes
General Note
First published in 1955.
Description
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.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Greene, G. (2003). The quiet American (Large Print edition.). Thorndike Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Greene, Graham, 1904-1991. 2003. The Quiet American. Waterville, Maine: Thorndike Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Greene, Graham, 1904-1991. The Quiet American Waterville, Maine: Thorndike Press, 2003.
Harvard Citation (style guide)Greene, G. (2003). The quiet american. Large Print edn. Waterville, Maine: Thorndike Press.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Greene, Graham. The Quiet American Large Print edition., Thorndike Press, 2003.
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