{"product_id":"9781119715306","title":"The Life of the Author: Graham Greene","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Life of the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eThe Life of the Author: Graham Greene\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAndrew James\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Autobiography \/ Literary Figures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExploring the creative mind of Graham Greene, a metafictional study of a literary icon\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraham Greene's novels offer more than gripping narratives—they are a window into the author's creative obsessions. \u003ci\u003eThe Life of the Author: Graham Greene\u003c\/i\u003e presents a groundbreaking study that unveils the intimate connection between Greene's life and work, using metafictional analysis to reveal the evolution of his views on authorship and storytelling. Moving beyond conventional critical interpretations, literary scholar Andrew James invites readers to discover how Greene saw himself within his fiction and how his self-perception shaped his literary masterpieces. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten with both depth and accessibility, this illuminating book delves into Greene's disciplined creative process, his struggles with self-doubt, and his playful yet profound engagement with the craft of writing. Organized thematically, \u003ci\u003eThe Life of the Author\u003c\/i\u003e focuses on Greene's post-1940 works, where his identity as a writer solidified, making his novels rich with autobiographical undertones. Throughout the text, James offers new insights into Greene's novels while connecting recurring themes to his personal and creative growth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn innovative exploration of one of the twentieth century's most enigmatic authors, \u003ci\u003eThe Life of the Author: Graham Greene:\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamines Greene's novels through the lens of metafiction to offer a fresh perspective on his craft\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents detailed literary analyses that reveal the self-reflective nature of Greene's storytelling\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFocuses on Greene's authorial identity, tracing his growth as a writer from neutral observer to committed advocate\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConcentrates on Greene's major novels while avoiding exhaustive academic overviews to promote independent critical discovery\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses the metafictional significance of Greene's novels and \"entertainments\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnriching appreciation for Greene's artistry while exploring metafictional approaches in literary biography, \u003ci\u003eThe Life of the Author: Graham Greene\u003c\/i\u003e is ideal for university courses in 20th-century British literature, biography, and literary theory, particularly at introductory and intermediate levels. Scholars, students, and avid readers of Greene will find it an invaluable resource for understanding the interplay between an author's life and their creative output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eANDREW JAMES\u003c\/b\u003e is a Professor of English Literature at Meiji University, Tokyo, Japan. Specializing in biographical approaches to literary study, James is dedicated to enriching the appreciation of literature through innovative research and teaching. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eKingsley Amis: Antimodels and the Audience.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e06 October 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley-Blackwell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781119715306\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e128\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44521302687884,"sku":"9781119715306","price":26.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781119715306_88d91c70-f088-4fcc-9cd4-ade81b14cd16.jpg?v=1780198738","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781119715306","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}