Bibliograph

A private spy, the letters of John le Carré, edited by Tim Cornwell

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A private spy, the letters of John le Carré, edited by Tim Cornwell

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 653-663) and index

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contains biographical information

Illustrations

platesillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

A private spy

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1345517809

Responsibility statement

edited by Tim Cornwell

Sub title

the letters of John le Carré

Summary

"An archive of letters written by the late John le Carré, giving readers access to the intimate thoughts of one of the greatest writers of our time The never-before-seen correspondence of John le Carré, one of the most important novelists of our generation, are collected in this beautiful volume. During his lifetime, le Carré wrote numerous letters to writers, spies, politicians, artists, actors and public figures. This collection is a treasure trove, revealing the late author's humour, generosity, and wit--a side of him many readers have not previously seen"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Schooldays -- Ski Racer -- Oxford and Marriage -- Eton -- London -- Germany -- Wandering -- Jane -- South-East Asia and The Honourable Schoolboy -- Guiness and Smiley -- The Little Drummer Girl -- A Perfect Spy -- The Russia House -- The Night Manager -- Our Game: War in the Caucasus, and a Book Jacket -- Russia, Cornwall and a Racehorse -- The Tailor of Panama -- The Constant Gardener -- Absolute Friends -- Our Kind of Traitor -- A Delicate Truth -- The Night Manager: 'The Vapour of Celebrity' -- Trump and Brexit -- Lockdown -- Coda -- Chronology

Target audience

adult

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Letters of John le Carré

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