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Is this book published as a novel or only as a Play?

David Pertaub Try to see the film if you can. It is a classic. Wormold is played by a young Alec Guinness - yes, Obi Wan Kenobi from the first Star Wars. Noel Cowar…moreTry to see the film if you can. It is a classic. Wormold is played by a young Alec Guinness - yes, Obi Wan Kenobi from the first Star Wars. Noel Coward also makes an appearance. From what I understand, Greene was involved in the adaptation too.(less)

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N N It's a passage obviously rich in meanings, but two slang connotations for 'dog' are 'something less than satisfactory' and 'a boring or unattractive w…moreIt's a passage obviously rich in meanings, but two slang connotations for 'dog' are 'something less than satisfactory' and 'a boring or unattractive woman'. The dog is *small* as a humorous suggestion why 'the seller' might not believe in it himself (i.e., a dog that does not behave like a 'real' dog).(less)

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how can i read this book on line?

Georgette You can read almost any book on-line at archive.org

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Are all editions of Our Man in Havana in play format?

David Irland Amazon screwed up. They only have some play version of it, where they got it I have no idea but it's very misleading if people aren't aware. …moreAmazon screwed up. They only have some play version of it, where they got it I have no idea but it's very misleading if people aren't aware. (less)

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