Dr Fischer of Geneva: Or the Bomb Party by Graham Greene (English) Paperback Boo

Description: Dr Fischer of Geneva by Graham Greene Manages to say more about love, hate, happiness, grief, immortality, greed and the disgustingly rich than most contemporary English novels three times the length The TimesDoctor Fischer despises the human race. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A satirical black comedy from the legendary Graham Greene.Manages to say more about love, hate, happiness, grief, immortality, greed and the disgustingly rich than most contemporary English novels three times the length The TimesDoctor Fischer despises the human race. A millionaire with a taste for sadism, he spends his time and money planning notorious parties, entertainments designed to expose the shallowness and greed of his craven hangers-on. Black comedy and painful satire combine in a totally compelling novel. Notes Reissue. Back Cover Manages to say more about love, hate, happiness, grief, immortality, greed and the disgustingly rich than most contemporary English novels three times the length The Times Doctor Fischer despises the human race. When the notorious toothpaste millionaire decides to hold the last of his famous parties - his own deadly version of the Book of Revelations - Greene opens up a powerful vision of the limitless greed of the rich. Black comedy and painful satire combine in a totally compelling novel. See Also: The Tenth Man Author Biography Graham Greene was born in 1904. He worked as a journalist and critic, and in 1940 became literary editor of the Spectator. He was later employed by the Foreign Office. As well as his many novels, Graham Greene wrote several collections of short stories, four travel books, six plays, three books of autobiography, two of biography and four books for children. He also wrote hundreds of essays, and film and book reviews. Graham Greene was a member of the Order of Merit and a Companion of Honour. He died in April 1991. Review Demonstrates once again Greenes talent as a riveting storyteller * Newsweek *A brilliantly accomplished handling of the Russian roulette theme * Guardian *Manages to say more about love, hate, happiness, grief, immortality, greed and the disgustingly rich than most contemporary English novels three times the length * The Times * Promotional A satirical black comedy from the legendary Graham Greene. Review Text Demonstrates once again Greenes talent as a riveting storyteller Review Quote "Says more about love, hate, happiness, grief, immortality, greed and the disgustingly rich than most contemporary English novels three times the length." -The Times "A brilliantly accomplished handling of the Russian roulette theme." --Guardian "Demonstrates once again Greenes talent as a riveting storyteller." --Newsweek Promotional "Headline" A satirical black comedy from the legendary Graham Greene. Details ISBN0099288494 Author Graham Greene Series Vintage classics Year 1999 ISBN-10 0099288494 ISBN-13 9780099288497 Format Paperback Publication Date 1999-09-02 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.912 Birth 1904 Death 1991 Media Book Tag vintageclassics Language English Pages 144 Publisher Vintage Publishing Imprint Vintage Classics Short Title Dr Fischer of Geneva Subtitle Or the Bomb Party UK Release Date 1999-09-02 AU Release Date 1999-09-02 NZ Release Date 1999-09-02 Audience General Alternative 9781409020554 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:1124086;

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