Description
1961 edition. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. Clear plastic dust jacket has some slight wear and tears.. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This 1961 edition of Graham Greene’s “In Search of a Character: Two African Journals” offers a fascinating glimpse into the renowned author’s travels through Liberia and Sierra Leone in the late 1930s. Greene, known for his introspective and morally complex novels like “The Power and the Glory” and “The Quiet American,” embarked on these journeys as a young man, seeking to explore the human condition in unfamiliar territories.
The book is a captivating blend of travelogue and introspection, capturing Greene’s keen observations of the landscapes, cultures, and people he encountered, while also delving into his own inner struggles and musings on faith, identity, and the writer’s craft. His vivid descriptions and perceptive insights offer a window into a bygone era, when much of Africa remained largely unexplored by Western writers.
For collectors and readers alike, this edition holds particular value as a time capsule of Greene’s formative years, showcasing the development of his literary voice and the themes that would come to define his later, celebrated works. Despite its age and wear, the book’s well-preserved pages and secure binding ensure an immersive reading experience, transporting readers to the heart of Greene’s transformative African odyssey.
