Graham Greene

Graham Greene is one of the most significant figures in 20th-century literature. He was born in 1904 in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England. He studied at Oxford and began his professional career in journalism. He wrote his first work in 1929 at the age of 25, titled "The Man Within." However, it was "Orient Express," written three years later, that achieved great success and brought him recognition. This was followed by works such as "A Gun for Sale," "Brighton Rock," "The Power and the Glory," "The Heart of the Matter," and "The End of the Affair." Throughout his writing career, he also penned many spy novels, the most notable being "The Confidential Agent," "The Ministry of Fear," and "The Third Man." Other works include "Loser Takes All," "Our Man in Havana," "The Honorary Consul," "The Quiet American," "The Human Factor," "Monsignor Quixote," among others. Many of his works were later adapted into successful films. He passed away in 1991 in Vevey, Switzerland, at the age of 86.