In contrast to the classical detective story, the spy novel tends to be considered a suspect, less literary genre. While previous studies have focused on its historical, thematic and ideological dimensions, this critical work seeks to distinguish British espionage fiction based …
In contrast to the classical detective story, the spy novel tends to be considered a suspect, somewhat subversive genre. While previous studies have focused on its historical, thematic, and ideological dimensions, this critical work examines British espionage fiction's unique na…
"In contrast to the classical detective story, the spy novel tends to be considered a suspect, less literary genre. While previous studies have focused on its historical, thematic and ideological dimensions, this critical work seeks to distinguish British espionage fiction based…
Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Abbreviations -- Introduction. John le Carré's Post-Cold War Journey -- 1. The Night Manager and Our Game: "We Have Met the Enemy, and He Is Us"--2. The Tailor of Panama and Single & Single: Ludic Fabrication, Self-Begotten Sons, and a New World O…
This book challenges distinctions between "popular" and "serious" literature by recognizing le Carré as one of the most significant ethicists in contemporary fiction, contributing to an overdue reassessment of his literary stature. Le Carré's ten post-Cold War novels constitute …