Dr Fischer of Geneva

Dr Fischer of Geneva

by Graham Greene (Author)

Synopsis

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.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 144
Edition: New Ed
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Published: 02 Sep 1999

ISBN 10: 0099288494
ISBN 13: 9780099288497
Book Overview: A satirical black comedy from the legendary Graham Greene.

Media Reviews
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 *
A brilliantly accomplished handling of the Russian roulette theme * Guardian *
Demonstrates once again Greene's talent as a riveting storyteller * Newsweek *
Author Bio
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.