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The Man Within Kindle Edition

by Graham Greene (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 out of 5 stars 164 ratings
The “strikingly original” debut novel by the masterful British author is “a perfect adventure” of love and smuggling on the English coast (The Nation).
 
Francis Andrews is a reluctant smuggler living in the shadow of his brutish father’s legacy. To exorcise the ghosts of the man he loathes, Andrews betrays his colleagues to authorities and takes flight across the downs. It’s here that he stumbles upon the isolated cottage of a beguiling stranger named Elizabeth—an empathetic young woman who is just as lonely, every bit the outsider as he, and reconciling a troubling past of her own. Andrews, a man on the run from those he exposed, believes he’s found refuge and salvation. But when Elizabeth encourages him to return to the courts of Lewes and give evidence against his accomplices, the treacherous and deadly repercussions may be beyond their control.
 
“The ultimate strengths of [Graham] Greene’s books is that he shows us the hazards of compassion,” a theme that would find its earliest expression in The Man Within, his first published novel (Pico Iyer).
 
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    209 pages
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  4. Publication date
    May 15, 2018
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“Full of treasures for Greene enthusiasts: a complex web of betrayal and deceit and a central character tormented by the young woman in whose house he is hiding.” —The Observer
 
“From the beginning Greene was fascinated by the thriller, which has at its heart deceit, an idea or an ideal betrayed, emotion hidden behind a mask.” —The Guardian

Praise for Graham Greene
“The most ingenious, inventive and exciting of our novelists, rich in exactly etched and moving portraits of real human beings . . . A master of storytelling.” —V. S. Pritchett, The Times (London)
 
“In a class by himself . . . The ultimate chronicler of twentieth-century man’s consciousness and anxiety.” —William Golding
 
“A superb storyteller with a gift for provoking controversy.” —The New York Times
 
“Greene had the sharpest eyes for trouble, the finest nose for human weaknesses, and was pitilessly honest in his observations. . . . For experience of a whole century he was the man within.” —Norman Sherry, Independent
 
“No serious writer of [the twentieth] century has more thoroughly invaded and shaped the public imagination than Graham Greene.” —Time
 
“One of the finest writers of any language.” —The Washington Post
 
“A superb storyteller—he had a talent for depicting local colour, a keen sense of the dramatic, an eye for dialogue, and skill in pacing his prose.” —The New York Times
 
“Graham Greene was a profound and experimental stylist.” —Time Out
 
“Graham Greene had wit and grace and character and story and a transcendent universal compassion that places him for all time in the ranks of world literature.” —John le Carré
 
“Greene was a force beyond his books.” —Melvyn Bragg
 
“Greene’s fictional products are to conventional mystery stories what an Alfred Hitchcock exercise in cinematic suspense is to the ordinary Grade B Whodunit.” —Weekly Book Review
 
“Mr. Greene’s extraordinary power of plot-making, of suspense and of narration . . . moves continuously both in time and space and in emotion.” —The Times (London)
 
“Graham Greene taught us to understand the social and economic cripples in our midst. He taught us to look at each other with new eyes. I don’t suppose his influence will ever disappear.” —Auberon Waugh, The Independent
 
“A masterly storyteller . . . An enormously popular writer who was also one of the most significant novelists of his time.” —Newsweek
 

About the Author

Graham Greene (1904–1991) is recognized as one of the most important writers of the twentieth century, achieving both literary acclaim and popular success. His best known works include Brighton Rock, The Heart of the Matter, The Quiet American, and The Power and the Glory. After leaving Oxford, Greene first pursued a career in journalism before dedicating himself full-time to writing with his first big success, Stamboul Train. He became involved in screenwriting and wrote adaptations for the cinema as well as original screenplays, the most successful being The Third Man. Religious, moral, and political themes are at the root of much of his work, and throughout his life he traveled to some of the wildest and most volatile parts of the world, which provided settings for his fiction. Greene was a member of the Order of Merit and a Companion of Honour.
 

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07D2XC1R3
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Open Road Media (May 15, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 15, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5.5 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 209 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B0DTG8RW78
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Henry Graham Greene OM CH (2 October 1904 – 3 April 1991) was an English novelist and author regarded by some as one of the great writers of the 20th century. Combining literary acclaim with widespread popularity, Greene acquired a reputation early in his lifetime as a major writer, both of serious Catholic novels, and of thrillers (or "entertainments" as he termed them). He was shortlisted, in 1967, for the Nobel Prize for Literature. Through 67 years of writings, which included over 25 novels, he explored the ambivalent moral and political issues of the modern world, often through a Catholic perspective.

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Customers find the book to be a great debut novel and praise its writing style. The storyline receives mixed reactions, with several customers expressing disappointment with how it ends.

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Customers find the book to be a great debut novel and a good read, with one customer noting it's worth multiple re-reads.

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Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, with one noting it is written in old English.

"...What an exceptional writer. This short novel explores themes of loyalty and betrayal, cowardice versus courage, love and redemption...." Read more

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"...It is written in old England and has old English dialog. The story is presented by the metal process of Andrews and it makes him a pathetic person...." Read more

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Customers have mixed reactions to the book's storyline, with some finding it interesting and one noting its exploration of themes like loyalty and betrayal, while others express disappointment with how it ends.

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"...All put forth in an interesting storyline. Nice character conflicts throughout, and a bit of a tearjerker. I love me some Graham Greene." Read more

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  • Frank Donnelly
    5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Debut Novel, Short, Noir And Not A Light Read
    Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2021
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    “The Man Within” is the debut novel of Graham Greene published in 1929. It is a not a lengthy novel. It is also not a light reading experience. I did need to pay close attention and reread some paragraphs. It is, at times, a gripping, noir type novel. For the time and place, 1929 England, I would say that it is an adult novel with both sex and violence.

    The novel started somewhat slowly for me. I had to pay close attention. I found it fairly intense. The longer I read it the more I liked it and by the end, it was a true “page turner” for me and I was enthralled.

    Generally I prefer to read the debut novels first for any author and the study the evolution, if any, of that author. This is not the case here. This is the third Graham Greene novel that I have read. Previously I read “The Third Man” and “The Quiet American”. At first I definitely felt this was my least favorite Graham Greene novel that I had read. By the end, I would place it with the other two and it may be my favorite. But it did start slowly for me.

    There seemed to be a good deal of psychological insight within this novel. I also felt there was some symbolism. As an example, of one chooses to read the novel, take notice later in the novel that there is a “cock crow”.

    I have been reading the early novels of William Faulkner. He was authoring novels such as “Flags in the Dust” and “The Sound and The Fury” at this time. Some of this writing is complicated and puts me in mind of Faulkner, but is slightly less obtuse and more readable than Faulkner. On the other hand Hemingway published “The Sun Also Rises” in 1926. This novel is much more intricate than that Hemingway work, which at times is almost sparse in descriptive narrative compared to the above named novels.

    In summary I very much liked this debut novel of Graham Greene. It did start slowly for me. It did demand my full attention. However it is not a lengthy novel and the longer I read it the more I liked it. It is not fun light read and has a noir aspect to it.

    Thank You for taking the time to read this review.
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  • E-chan
    4.0 out of 5 stars A good read, and a good book for literature
    Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2011
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    I came to this book because I was looking for a completmentary book for a literatue essay.

    This book, while not very fast paced, is interesting since it's (to me), an introspective look at a Judas figure. Thematically, the book is mostly about redemption and forgiveness.

    There's not much to be said, because each person's reading experience will differ, but I think that if you're looking for a book that you can mull over, this is a good book to read.

    A more complete review of the book can be found here: [...] (I'm sorry, but I reviewed it in the context of another book).
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  • Dr. Kenyon B. De Greene
    3.0 out of 5 stars We Almost Lost Graham Greene
    Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2011
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    If you look at the lists of Graham Greene's GG's) publications in the front matter of your books, you'll see "The Man Within" given as GG"s first book. However two books, "The "Name of Action" and "Rumor at Nightfall" preceded "the Man Within." But they were rejected by the publisher. Greene was happy working as a sub-editor at "The Times." Had "Man" been rejected, the world might have lost GG as one of the 20th Century's greatest English-language writers. The first two books disappeared, GG hoped, into oblivion. Perhaps dedicated searchers can find copies on the dusty top shelves of rare book stores. "The Man Within" takes place in the late 19th Century in the Sussex Downs and in the town of Lewes where the Assizes (English Superior Courts) are held. "Man" is the story of Andrews, a lonely young man and Elizabeth, a lonely young woman, but their relationship is complicated. Smuggling liquor from France is a major enterprise, and the authorities (Gaugers) are ever on the lookout for smugglers. Andrews, a rather reluctant sailor, sent an anonymous letter to the authorities providing information on the smuggler's ship's arrival. In an ensuing battle a Gauger is killed, and several smugglers are apprehended. Fleeing across the Downs, Andrews comes across Elizabeth's cottage. A coffin, holding the body of the man who sort of reared Elizabeth, lies on a table. Of course a trial of the arrested smugglers is held, and Andrews is a key witness. But the community is closely knit, and a guilty verdict essentially impossible. Significantly, neither the community nor the court has any respect for Andrews, the traitor and informer. Andrews was in danger of losing his life. Also fleeing was Joe Carylon, the ship's master, and two fellow fugitives. Much of the rest of the story deals with interactions among Andrews, Carylon (who has befriended Andrews), and Elizabeth. When Andrews had to leave Elizabeth's cottage to obtain food and water, he gave Elizabeth his initialed knife to defend herself. Andrews also taught Elizabeth how to place cartridges into a gun. Carylon, intelligent but of ape-like ugliness, liked Andrews, and the feeling was reciprocated. Andrew's father, captain of the "Good Chance," was beloved by his sailors, but his harshness led to the death of Andrews's mother. Curiously, he had Andrews learn Lain and Greek. Following his death, Carylon became skipper of the "Good Chance," but he lost this in his flight from the law. The story ends tragically. Elizabeth sends Andrews out with a pail to fetch water. He also seeks help from a neighbor, who calls Elizabeth a "bloody hoor." Andrews returns to the cottage to find the door wide open and the room ablaze in candle light, Carylon seated at a table, and Elizabeth dead, an apparent suicide with Andrews's knife. The reader is left with a lot of speculation. Was Elizabeth actually a "bloody hoor," perhaps with the man who raised her? Did she set up Andrews to be led off to be jailed and even hanged? Who was the man within--the ghost of Andrews's father, from whom he now appeared to be exorcised? Another projection of a troubled Graham Greene? [Elizabeth apparently resembled Vivien, Greene's first wife.] [The Man Within" pissed off GG"s dad.]
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great debut novel
    Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2020
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    Graham Greene tells a story like few others. He digs deep into the psyche of a young man coming to grips with his own morality. I really enjoyed this, but I love GG.
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  • Ronnie Tyler
    4.0 out of 5 stars A fine debut from Greene
    Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2018
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    Graham Greene’s debut novel, and I thought it was excellent. What an exceptional writer. This short novel explores themes of loyalty and betrayal, cowardice versus courage, love and redemption. All put forth in an interesting storyline. Nice character conflicts throughout, and a bit of a tearjerker. I love me some Graham Greene.
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  • fragilefinger
    5.0 out of 5 stars The best of Graham Greene
    Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2014
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    Greens's obssesion with betrayal in this book echoes the theme in his personal life. Any book by Graham Greene is intense and brilliantly written. Whenever I don't have a new book, I always go back to my Graham Greene shelf and pick one. They are all worth many re-reads.
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  • Ravanagh Allan
    2.0 out of 5 stars Too Early for a Greene
    Reviewed in Australia on May 2, 2021
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    GG’s first book shows promise, but it’s not really great, like his stuff in later decades, like the 60’s, 70’s.
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  • Anthony Hammond
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 5, 2017
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    Good purchase
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  • Selby John Starkie
    4.0 out of 5 stars Complexity
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 18, 2014
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    Andrews is a complex character (but perhaps no more complex than any of us). His self-doubt and vacillation reflect the way many of us (and I put myself close to the top of the list) despise ourselves and our cowardly shrinking from the best way.
    Elizabeth's response to him seems, to me, over-wise and -saintly, but perhaps this is Andrews' excessive self-analysis over-ruling actuality.
    His solution, when his mind becomes clear, is surprising but, one realises, inevitable.
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  • John M
    3.0 out of 5 stars Greene's first published novel, but with its flaws
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 24, 2024
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    Graham Greene is an excellent writer, and how he didn't win the Nobel Prize for Literature I'll never know. However, this is first novel, isn't his finest. It revolves around the character of Andrews who is a troubled character with inner demons as a result of his abusive smuggler father. He follows in his father's footsteps and after his death is nurtured by the smuggler leader Carlyon. However, he betrays the smugglers to the authority. The story deals with the consequences of this betrayal and Andrews' inner struggles as he tries to exorcise the demons of his father. Rather overwritten in parts.
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  • Paul
    4.0 out of 5 stars Simple Greene storytelling.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 24, 2018
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    An early book from the author and in the writing you can feel him learning his craft.
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