Ian Fleming and Graham Greene's Rarely Seen Stories

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British author and creator of James Bond, Ian Fleming, is back in the spotlight with the publication of a rarely seen short story predating his first James Bond novel. The story, 'The Shameful Dream,' features a newspaper editor named Caffery Bone and a boss resembling a Bond villain. The Strand Magazine also published a ghost story by Graham Greene, showcasing a new side of these mid-century literary icons.

Key Points

  • Ian Fleming worked for British intelligence before creating James Bond
  • The Strand Magazine published a short story by Fleming titled 'The Shameful Dream'
  • The story features a newspaper editor named Caffery Bone and a boss resembling a Bond villain
  • The Strand also published a ghost story by Graham Greene titled 'Reading at Night'

Pros

  • Publication of rare, forgotten, or previously unpublished works by iconic writers
  • Revealing new sides of well-known authors Ian Fleming and Graham Greene
  • Celebrating the 75th issue of The Strand Magazine

Cons

  • The challenge of finding lost or forgotten works that are worthy of publishing