SOLVED. Classic, British author, 20th Century, set in Amazon jungle, a man carries many books deep into the jungle. He is rescued by a white man. This man can’t read and our hero is forced to read all the books to him, for the rest of his days. [s]

[Lee]

Does anyone know the title of classic novel set in Amazon jungle about a man who carries many books deep into the jungle. He is rescued by a white man from some peril with Amazonians. This man can’t read and our hero is forced to read all the books to him, for the rest of his days.

It was written early to mid 20 century and was made into a film. The only tantalising detail I have is that the star looked like Alec Guinness, but wasn't Alec Guinness.

Thank you! It’s driving my brother in law crazy. (and me)

Lee

[Lobstergirl, au gratin]

Sounds very interesting.

Lee, please add genre and plot details to your header. This could help your query get solved faster since many members only click on threads they think they can solve. If you are unable to do this a mod can help.

What nationality is the author? Is it written (originally) in English? Author female or male? When was it published, about? In what time period is the novel set? What nationality is the man who goes into the Amazon? Is that plot point the main one of the novel? Any other plot points?

[Barbara]

This sounds like a short story by Evelyn Waugh: The Man Who Liked Dickens.

[Lobstergirl, au gratin]

Barbara wrote: "This sounds like a short story by Evelyn Waugh: The Man Who Liked Dickens."

Here's the full text, looks like:

https://talesofmytery.blogspot.com/20...

[Lee]

Thank you! You did well considering how wrong some of my details were! It’s never been a movie, for example.. however, using your clue, my sister found that the novel/film was a Handful of Dust. Also by Evelyn Waugh and using elements of the same plot/ So interesting!

[Barbara]

Something like A Handful of Ashes

[Rosa]

A Handful of Dust for the link.