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Fighting Evil Unsung Heroes in the Novels of Graham Greene
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Haim Gordon
Book Code: GM9574
ISBN: 0-313-29574-3
ISBN-13: 978-0-313-29574-4
160 pages
Greenwood Press
Publication: 2/28/1997
List Price: $110.95 (UK Sterling Price: £65.00)
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Hardcover
Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4
Subjects:
Series Title: Contributions to the Study of World Literature
Series Number: 73
Description: What can we learn from the novels of Graham Greene? This book argues that Greene's writings have much to teach us about fighting evil here and now, and about endeavoring to live a worthy life. In novels that span half of the twentieth century, Greene related stories of evil persons who destroyed the freedom of others and of a few simple people who fought them. Through these stories he showed us three basic truths: first, evil exists; second, it is possible to fight it; and third, one may attain wisdom and sometimes a very limited glory by undertaking such a struggle. Gordon's study sets forth its own important lesson: thinking and assuming responsibility for the world, guided by the reading of great literature, are keystones of any worthy life.
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Evil
  • Manipulative Evil
  • Greed and Lust for Power
  • Political Evil
  • Fanaticism
  • Unsung Heroes Who Fight Evil
  • Seeing Evil
  • Simple Courage and Trust in the World
  • Sensitivity to Horror
  • Failure and Integrity
  • The Wisdom of Unsung Heroes
  • Comedians and Tragedy
  • Existential Wisdom: Joy, Courage, Questioning
  • Political Wisdom: Power and Glory
  • Conclusion: Learning to Fight Evil
  • Selected Bibliography
LC Card Number: 96-22006
LCC Class: PR6013
Dewey Class: 823
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