Graham Greene
English novelist and playwright
Born
October 2nd, 1904
120 years ago
Died
April 3rd, 1991
34 years ago — 86 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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A prominent English novelist, playwright, and critic, contributed significantly to 20th-century literature. Authored works exploring moral ambiguity, politics, and existential dilemmas. Major novels include 'The Power and the Glory', 'Brighton Rock', and 'The End of the Affair'. Wrote screenplays for film adaptations, including 'The Third Man', which became a classic. His literature often reflected personal experiences and political views shaped by a life spent in various cultural contexts.
Wrote 'The Power and the Glory'
Authored 'Brighton Rock'
Wrote the screenplay for 'The Third Man'
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