The Book of Spies: An Anthology of Literay Espionage - Couverture souple

Burgess, Anthony; Steinbeck, John; Le Carré, John; West, Rebecca

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 037575959X ISBN 13 : 9780375759598

Editeur : Modern Library Inc, 2004

Synopsis

Here is an extraordinary collection of the world s best literary espionage, selected by Alan Furst, a contemporary master of the genre. The Book of Spies brings us the aristocratic intrigues of The Scarlet Pimpernel, in which French émigrés duel with Robespierre s secret service; the savage political realities of the 1930s in Eric Ambler s classic A Coffin for Dimitrios; the ordinary (well, almost) citizens of John le Carré s The Russia House, who are drawn into Cold War spy games; and the 1950s Vietnam of Graham Greene s The Quiet American, with its portrait of American idealism and duplicity. Drawing on acknowledged classics and rediscovered treasures, A Book of Spies delivers literate entertainment and excitement on every page.Since 1917 The Modern Library prides itself as The modern Library of the world s Best Books . Featuring introductions by leading writers, stunning translations, scholarly endnotes and reading group guides. Production values emphasize superior quality and readability. Competitive prices, coupled with exciting cover design make these an ideal gift to be cherished by the avid reader.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Alan Furst is widely recognized as the master of the historical spy novel. Now translated into seventeen languages, he is the bestselling author of Night Soldiers, Dark Star, The Polish Officer, The World at Night, Red Gold, Kingdom of Shadows, Blood of Victory, Dark Voyage, and The Foreign Correspondent Born in New York, he now lives in Paris and on Long Island.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Modern Library Inc
• Date d'édition: 2004
• ISBN 10: 037575959X
• ISBN 13: 9780375759598
• Reliure: Broché
• Langue: anglais
• Nombre de pages: 400
• Éditeur: Furst Alan
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible