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David John Moore Cornwell (19 October 1931 – 12 December 2020), better known by his pen name John le Carré (/ l ə ˈ k ær eɪ / lə-KARR-ay), was a British and Irish author, best known for his espionage novels, many of which were successfully adapted for film or television.
May 29, 2024 · John le Carré (born October 19, 1931, Poole, Dorset, England—died December 12, 2020, Truro, Cornwall, England) was an English writer of suspenseful, realistic spy novels based on a wide knowledge of international espionage.
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Dec 13, 2020 · LONDON — John le Carré, whose exquisitely nuanced, intricately plotted Cold War thrillers elevated the spy novel to high art by presenting both Western and Soviet spies as morally compromised...
Dec 14, 2020 · British espionage writer John le Carré has died aged 89, following a short illness, his literary agent has said. The author of The Spy Who Came In From The Cold and Tinker, Tailor, Soldier,...
Learn about the life and work of John le Carré, the master of spy fiction and a keen observer of the human condition. Explore his twenty-six books, his biography, his awards and his latest novel Agent Running in the Field.
Nov 4, 2022 · John le Carré, who died over the weekend at age 89, left behind a remarkable literary legacy. He wrote 25 novels over nearly six decades, zeroing in on the machinations of the espionage community...
Dec 13, 2020 · Best-selling British espionage writer David Cornwell – known to the world as John le Carré – died Saturday at 89, according to his literary agent.
