The Quiet American (1955)
from Lighting the Pipes
In 1955, Graham Greene published "The Quiet American", part character confession and part political allegory, set amidst the changing of the colonial guard in Southeast Asia. As the French powers puff their last breaths in Vietnam the American agenda starts making its strident moves and there, observing all from the inside, is cynical British journalist Thomas Fowler. Forced into defending his own private sanctuary and selfishness, Fowler grows embroiled in a conflict with CIA agent Alden Pyle that is as symbolic as it is sympathetic. Josh and Scott talk PIPES and chase the metaphorical dragon over this sophisticated narrative as Season 3 continues.
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