Henry Graham Greene (2 October 1904 – 3 April 1991) was an English writer and journalist regarded by many as one of the leading novelists of the 20th century. Combining literary acclaim with widespread popularity, Greene acquired a reputation early in his lifetime as a major writer, both of serious Catholic novels, and of thrillers. He was shortlisted for the Nobel Prize in Literature several times. Through 67 years of writing, which included over 25 novels, he explored the conflicting moral and...
Our Man in Havana
Our Man in Havana
Synopsis
When his daughter's expensive tastes demand more income, vacuum cleaner salesman Wormold accepts a mysterious offer to become a spy in Havana. He invents agents and files fake reports to earn his pay, but his fabricated intelligence soon begins to have alarming, real-world consequences. Wormold finds himself entangled in a dangerous game where his lies become truth, putting his life and those around him at risk.
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Our Man in HavanaHardcover, 1958
286 pages
HeinemannLanguage: English5 editions available
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Frequently asked questions
Is Our Man in Havana a standalone novel?
This novel functions as a complete story within itself, not requiring any prior reading of Graham Greene's other works to be fully understood or enjoyed.
Is there a film adaptation of Our Man in Havana?
A film adaptation of Our Man in Havana was released in 1959, directed by Carol Reed and starring Alec Guinness. Graham Greene himself wrote the screenplay for the movie.
What inspired Graham Greene to write Our Man in Havana?
Graham Greene drew inspiration for this novel from his own experiences working for MI6 in Portugal during World War II, where he observed agents fabricating intelligence reports.