by Graham Greene

Greeneland: The World of Graham Greene
Expand your knowledge of Graham Greene and his works at this well-crafted site which inlcudes a biography, criticism, quotations, and more. In the section On Writing, Greene reminisces about meeting one of his literary idols—T.S.Eliot. On being invited to a casual dinner to meet Eliot, Greene remarks: "To me it was a little like receiving an invitation from Coleridge—'Wordsworth is coming, but no one else.'" Imagine that you have been invited to dine with your favorite author. Write a short scene of how you imagine the night might be.

Sigmund Freud: Conflict and Culture
Graham Greene's breakdown as a teenager spurred him to seek psychoanalysis. His positive experience sparked a lifelong interest in the science. This Library of Congress site is dedicated to the founder of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud. Browse the exhibit to explore Freud's life and controversial theories and to learn about his impact on twentieth-century culture. Then, write a letter from Greene to Freud explaining how Freudian thought might have influenced the writing of "A Shocking Accident."