Doctor Fischer of Geneva or The Bomb Party

Historical Context and Significance

Graham Greene's novel «Doctor Fischer of Geneva or The Bomb Party», published in 1980, explores themes of human greed, moral degradation, and social inequality. The book tells the story of the wealthy and cynical Doctor Fischer, who hosts dinner parties to test how far people are willing to go for money. This work is a satire on consumer society and demonstrates how material goods can overshadow human values. The book's impact on culture lies in its critical view of society's moral standards and its exposure of human weaknesses. Greene, as a master of psychological analysis, continues the tradition of exploring the darker sides of human nature through this novel, making it relevant even today.