The Spy Novels Of John Le Carré: Balancing Ethics And Politics

by Myron J. Aronoff

A prolific author with millions of fans, and novels that routinely climb the bestseller charts, John le Carre is more than simply a genre writer. Myron J. Aronoff contends that le Carre's spy novels grapple with one of the most pressing political issues facing the world community today: what extreme - and often undemocratic - means are justifiable to protect democracy in this post-Cold War era? As such, Aronoff demonstrates that le Carre's novels use espionage as a metaphor for politics, and his unforgettable characters dramatize the classic conflict between individual sovereignty and governmental loyalty and power.

Genres: Espionage

Paperback

First published December 15, 1998

Reviews

[Natalie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic!! Anyone who has read John LeCarre should read it. I have noticed that many people have marked it as "to-read" but there are no real reviews. I encourage you to read it and would recommend it to anyone!!!!! Thank you Mr. Aronoff!