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The Ironic Picture of the Society in the Work of Geoffrey Chaucer and Graham Greene
LINDUŠKA, František
This diploma thesis deals with the ironic concept of the society in the texts of two great and important, yet historically very different figures, Geoffrey Chaucer and Graham Greene. Despite this historical difference, the thesis aims at the discovery of similarities in the expression of their personal attitudes towards the society in the particular period. In Chaucer's case we discuss the late-medieval English society, which stands on the edge of a new historical era and is a part of a great social change in the history of humankind. Greene's social picture is more oriented on the individual human being fighting with the modern world of the 20th century and experiencing the existential crisis caused by the two world wars. We try to follow the ironic voice that is reflected in the work of both authors and thus creates a significant character of their texts. The aim of this thesis is to find a common topic, which would mirror their ironic voice in the context of social criticism.
Graham Greene's Work in the Time of the Cold War
LINDUŠKA, František
This thesis studies the influence of the political environment on the work of English writer Graham Greene, especially in the second half of his productive life. It will focus on the change of the writing style, psychological and moral evolution of the characters and general characteristic of the Greene's poetics. In the introduction part, this thesis will define the context of the period of the Cold War in relation to the United Kingdom and outline the politic situation in the countries, that are regarding the life and production of Graham Greene. The core of the work will be the interpretation and analysation of the novels The Quiet American, Our Man in Havana, Loser Takes All, A Burn-Out Case, The Human Factor and Monsignor Quixote. This thesis will also take into consideration the biography of the author, particularly Greene's autobiographical diary of his dreams A World of My Own.

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