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The End of the Affair

by Graham Greene

Love becomes unbearable when it offers no control over loss.

Published
1951
Setting
London
Shelf rating
4.6

About Graham Greene

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A writer in wartime London becomes consumed by a love affair, its sudden end, jealousy, faith, and loss.

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    Love becomes unbearable when it offers no control over loss.

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  1. 1The End of the Affair — Open Library ISBN catalogue

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  2. 2The End of the Affair — Google Books edition record

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  1. 3The End of the Affair — Internet Archive ISBN catalogue

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  2. 4The End of the Affair — Library of Congress books catalogue

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