{"product_id":"the-life-of-the-author-graham-greene-paperback-softback-9781119715306","title":"The Life of the Author: Graham Greene (Paperback \/ softback) 9781119715306","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Life of the Author: Graham Greene\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eAndrew James (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781119715306, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 2 October 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e128 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.6 x 15.2 x 1.5 cm, 0.227 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExploring the creative mind of Graham Greene, a metafictional study of a literary icon\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraham Greene's novels offer more than gripping narratives—they are a window into the author's creative obsessions. \u003ci\u003eThe Life of the Author: Graham Greene\u003c\/i\u003e presents a groundbreaking study that unveils the intimate connection between Greene's life and work, using metafictional analysis to reveal the evolution of his views on authorship and storytelling. Moving beyond conventional critical interpretations, literary scholar Andrew James invites readers to discover how Greene saw himself within his fiction and how his self-perception shaped his literary masterpieces. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten with both depth and accessibility, this illuminating book delves into Greene's disciplined creative process, his struggles with self-doubt, and his playful yet profound engagement with the craft of writing. Organized thematically, \u003ci\u003eThe Life of the Author\u003c\/i\u003e focuses on Greene's post-1940 works, where his identity as a writer solidified, making his novels rich with autobiographical undertones. Throughout the text, James offers new insights into Greene's novels while connecting recurring themes to his personal and creative growth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn innovative exploration of one of the twentieth century's most enigmatic authors, \u003ci\u003eThe Life of the Author: Graham Greene:\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamines Greene's novels through the lens of metafiction to offer a fresh perspective on his craft\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents detailed literary analyses that reveal the self-reflective nature of Greene's storytelling\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFocuses on Greene's authorial identity, tracing his growth as a writer from neutral observer to committed advocate\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConcentrates on Greene's major novels while avoiding exhaustive academic overviews to promote independent critical discovery\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses the metafictional significance of Greene's novels and \"entertainments\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnriching appreciation for Greene's artistry while exploring metafictional approaches in literary biography, \u003ci\u003eThe Life of the Author: Graham Greene\u003c\/i\u003e is ideal for university courses in 20th-century British literature, biography, and literary theory, particularly at introductory and intermediate levels. Scholars, students, and avid readers of Greene will find it an invaluable resource for understanding the interplay between an author's life and their creative output.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Graham Greene, Writer and Man 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Writer 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Man 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 A Review of Critical Literature 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePre-Sherry 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSherry 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePost-Sherry 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearch Hazards 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Metafiction 21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Metafiction 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStamboul Train and Identity Questions 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSortes Virgilianae 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrighton Rock (1938) 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Women, Writing, and Reading Patterns 35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Power and the Glory (1940) 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Heart of the Matter (1948) 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe End of the Affair (1951) 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Authenticity 51\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Quiet American (1955) 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur Man in Havana (1958) 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Burnt-Out Case (1960) 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Fakes and Scoundrels 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Comedians (1966) 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTravels with My Aunt (1969) 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Honorary Consul (1973) 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 With Literature as Our Guide 79\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Human Factor (1978) 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoctor Fischer of Geneva or The Bomb Party (1980) 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonsignor Quixote (1982) 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Summing Up 91\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Captain and the Enemy (1988) 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinal Thoughts 94          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEndnotes 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 109\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Biography: general [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Biography: general\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Biography:%20general%20%5BBG%5D%22\"\u003eBG\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52430900298008,"sku":"9781119715306","price":21.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781119715306.jpg?v=1784765138","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-life-of-the-author-graham-greene-paperback-softback-9781119715306","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}