The Man Within by Graham Greene

Name: The Man Within
Author: Graham Greene

The Man Within by Graham Greene follows a fugitive who grapples with guilt and fear after betraying his smuggling crew, as he seeks refuge and redemption while confronting his past and identity. This psychological journey explores themes of betrayal, morality, and the quest for self-understanding.

By Graham Greene · First published 1929 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Psychological Fiction, Thriller · 11 chapters · 84,445 words

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He came over the top of the down as the last light failed and could almost have cried with relief at sight of the wood below. He longed to fling himself down on the short stubbly grass and stare at it, the dark comforting shadow which he had hardly hoped to see. Thus only could he cure the stitch in his side, which grew and grew with the jolt, jolt of his stumble down hill. The absence of the cold wind from the sea that had buffeted him for the last half hour seemed like a puff of warm air on his face, as he dropped below the level of the sky. As though the wood were a door swinging on a great hinge, a shadow moved up towards him and the grass under his feet changed from gold to green, to purple and last to a dull grey. Then night came.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Graham Greene
Date: 1929 CE
Language: English
Genres: Literary Fiction, Psychological Fiction, Thriller, Drama, Adventure
Length: 84,445 words
Structure: 11 chapters, 1,422 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

Literary Fiction — The novel explores complex themes of identity, morality, and human nature, characteristic of literary fiction.
Psychological Fiction — The narrative delves into the inner thoughts and struggles of the protagonist, focusing on psychological depth.
Thriller — The plot involves suspenseful elements and tension, typical of thriller narratives.
Drama — The story contains dramatic elements and character conflicts that drive the narrative.