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A Burnt-Out Case by Graham Greene is a novel about spiritual crisis, disillusionment, and the search for meaning. It was first published in 1960 and reflects Greene's ongoing themes of faith, doubt, and alienation.
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The novel follows Querry, a famous and successful architect who has lost all interest in his work, fame, and life. Emotionally and spiritually exhausted, he flees Europe and travels deep into the African Congo, arriving at a leper colony run by Catholic missionaries.
There, ...more
Plot Summary
The novel follows Querry, a famous and successful architect who has lost all interest in his work, fame, and life. Emotionally and spiritually exhausted, he flees Europe and travels deep into the African Congo, arriving at a leper colony run by Catholic missionaries.
There, ...more
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