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

Letters of John le Carré (portion title)

Le Carré, John, 1931-2020 (author.). Cornwell, Tim, 1962-2022 (editor.).

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 correspondance 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.

Record details

ISBN: 9780593632741
ISBN: 0593632745
Physical Description: xlviii, 1018 pages (large print), 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Edition: First large print edition.
Publisher: New York : Random House Large Print, [2022]
Copyright: ©2022

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 917-934) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

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