the heart of the matter by graham greene

Aquatint Copperplate process by which the plate is “bitten” by exposure to acid.Miller 25a.īook fine light edge-wear, faint soiling to bright near-fine dust jacket. Issued the same year as a presentation edition, no priority established. First edition, first issue: 'First Published 1948' on the copyright page with no additional printings listed. 'It is, in fact, a work of brilliant economy, very moving… Casting doubt on ecclesiastical doctrine that is specifically Catholic, the novel may be considered more sectarian than universal, but it is concerned with real human dilemmas and its presentation of scene and atmosphere is altogether brilliant' (Burgess, 40). Heart of the Matter is a 'triumph… From the first page to the last, this record of one man's breakdown on a heat-drugged fever coast makes its point as a crystal-clear allegory-and as an engrossing novel' ( New York Times).

'Of Mr Graham Greene alone among contemporary writers one can say without affectation that his breaking silence with a new serious novel is a literary 'event' (Evelyn Waugh). Octavo, original navy cloth, original dust jacket.įirst edition of Greene's masterful novel-'very moving… its presentation of scene and atmosphere is altogether brilliant' (Anthony Burgess). Melbourne, London, Toronto: William Heinemann, 1948. In dust-jacket, clean pages.A 'TRIUMPH': FIRST EDITION OF GRAHAM GREENE'S HEART OF THE MATTER If one knew, he wondered, the facts, would one have to feel pity even for the planets? if one reached what they called the heart of the matter?” Just one of the many classic, collectible, vintage books available on our online used bookstore.Ĭondition: This book is in good condition for its age other than some minor signs of wear. The lights inside would have given an extraordinary impression of peace if one hadn’t known, just as the stars on this clear night gave also an impression of remoteness, security, freedom. “Point me out the happy man and I will point you out either egotism, evil - or else an absolute ignorance. This one compromise however leads to another and soon events spiral beyond his control. Feeling responsible for her misery, the normally honest and pious Scobie takes a loan from a known black marketeer so she can move away. This affects his wife, Louise, the most as she already feels isolated from everyone else there. This story tell of Major Henry Scobie who is serving as border security in a British Colony in West Africa, where he is passed over for a promotion. A red vintage 1950 of Graham Greene’s The Heart of the Matter.

The heart of the matter by graham greene