Tag: The Spy Who Came in From the Cold
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Errol Morris on John le Carre, ‘The Pigeon Tunnel’ and Why the Doc Took ‘Forever’ to Make
In “The Pigeon Tunnel,” Academy-Award winning documentarian Errol Morris explores the life and career of former British spy David Cornwell — better known as John le Carré, author of such classic espionage novels as “The Spy Who Came in from the Cold,” “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” and “The Constant Gardener.” Set against the backdrop of…
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John le Carré Dies: Writer Behind Cold War Classics Like ‘Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy’ Was 89
John le Carré, the prolific author behind spy classics like the George Smiley series, has died at the age of 89. The news was shared on Twitter by literary agency Curtis Brown. He passed away Saturday, December 12, after a short illness that wasn’t Covid-related. Le Carré, whose real name is David Cornwell, is survived…
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John le Carré Remembered as ‘Superb’ Writer With Style and Substance
John le Carré was lauded Sunday as a writer’s writer whose productivity and singular storytelling style was praised by fans ranging from late night star Seth Meyers to fellow novelists Stephen King and Paulo Coelho.Le Carré, who died Dec. 12 at the age of 89, was known as a master of espionage fiction who turned…