The Honorary Consul
The Honorary Consul by Graham Greene is a literary fiction novel published by Penguin Books in 1981. This edition spans 267 pages and is presented in English. The narrative centers on a South American ex-priest who becomes embroiled in the kidnapping of the British honorary consul in Argentina, facing a moral crisis as he grapples with the demand to kill his captive.
Readers will encounter a complex exploration of themes such as guilt and redemption as the story unfolds. The protagonist’s internal struggle highlights the tension between personal beliefs and the violent realities of political conflict. This edition invites readers to reflect on the implications of power and morality within a turbulent setting, making it a thought-provoking addition to Greene’s body of work.
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Een Zuidamerikaanse ex-priester, die als guerillastrijder betrokken is bij de ontvoering van de Britse consul honorair in Argentinië, komt in geestelijke nood als hij zijn gevangene moet doden.
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