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A private spy : the letters of John le Carré / edited by Tim Cornwell.

Author/creator Le Carré, John, 1931-2020 author.
Other author/creatorCornwell, Tim, 1962-2022 editor.
Format Book and Print
EditionFirst United States edition.
Publication Info New York : Viking, [2022]
Descriptionxxxiii, 713 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subject(s)
Portion of title Letters of John le Carré
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.
Abstract "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.
General note"First published in hardcover in Great Britain by Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House Ltd., London, in 2022" -- Title page verso.
General note"Parts of this book, including several letters, appeared in The Guardian and The New York Times" -- Title page verso.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 653-663) and index.
Issued in other formOnline version: le Carré, John. Private spy New York : Viking, 2022 9780593654439
Genre/formPersonal correspondence.
Genre/formPersonal correspondence.
LCCN 2022045174
ISBN9780593490679 hardcover
ISBN0593490673 hardcover
ISBNelectronic book

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Joyner General Stacks PR6062 .E33 Z48 2022 ✔ Available Place Hold