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Name: The spy novels of John le Carré
Author: Myron J. Aronoff

📘 The spy novels of John le Carré by Myron J. Aronoff

In "The Spy Novels of John le Carré," Myron J. Aronoff argues that the prolific author’s works are more than genre fiction. He contends that le Carré’s novels grapple with a pressing political question: how far extreme, often undemocratic measures are justified to protect democracy after the Cold War. Through his memorable characters, le Carré dramatizes the classic conflict between individual sovereignty and governmental loyalty and power, using espionage as a metaphor for broader political dynamics.

First publish date: 1999

Genre: Politics & Government/Political Theory

Authors: Myron J. Aronoff

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