Carré, John Le
A Private Spy: The Letters of John le Carre 1945-2020
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- ISBN 13:
- 9780241994559
- author:
- Carré, John Le
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 752
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 13 x 4.8 centimetres (0.5
- Genre:
- Biography, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A Private Spy: The Letters of John Le Carré 1945-2020
This captivating collection of letters reveals the life and thoughts of one of the most iconic writers of his time. Spanning seven decades, it chronicles not only le Carré's own life but also the turbulent times in which he lived.
Through these intimate letters to readers, publishers, film-makers, politicians, and public figures, we gain a unique insight into the mind behind the penname. From his childhood to his days teaching at Eton, and from his early writing career to his later years, le Carré's letters offer a fascinating glimpse into the life of a global intellectual.
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