Dr Fischer of Geneva
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  • Published: 22 October 1999
  • ISBN: 9780099288497
  • Imprint: Vintage Classics
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 144
  • RRP: $24.99

Dr Fischer of Geneva

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22 Oct 1999
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A satirical black comedy from the legendary Graham Greene.

‘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

Doctor Fischer despises the human race. A millionaire with a taste for sadism, he spends his time and money planning notorious parties, entertainments designed to expose the shallowness and greed of his craven hangers-on. Black comedy and painful satire combine in a totally compelling novel.
  • Published: 22 October 1999
  • ISBN: 9780099288497
  • Imprint: Vintage Classics
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 144
  • RRP: $24.99
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About the author

Graham Greene

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.

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Praise for Dr Fischer of Geneva

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
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