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Penguin Books. Good. 2012. Paperback. 0143121421 . 5.58 X 0.66 X 8.22 inches; 240 pages .
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The Spy Who Came in from the Cold is a novel by British
author John le Carré. Set during the political tensions of the Cold War, the revolutionary
espionage novel portrays the intelligence services of both Eastern and Western
nations as sacrificing morality in the name of national security. The Spy Who
Came in from the Cold received critical acclaim at the time of its publication
and became an international bestseller. Named “Best Crime Novel” by the Crime
Writers' Association in 1963 and “Best Mystery Novel” by the Mystery Writers of
America in 1965, The Spy Who Came in from the Cold was the first work to win
the award from both writing organizations. Additionally, it was named the “Best
spy novel of all-time” by Publisher’s Weekly and is listed as one of the
All-Time 100 Novels by Time magazine.
Resumo
John le Carré’s third novelA #1 New York Times bestseller for 34 weeksand the book that launched his career worldwide
In the shadow of the newly erected Berlin Wall, Alec Leamas watches as his last agent is shot dead by East German sentries. For Leamas, the head of Berlin Station, the Cold War is over. As he faces the prospect of retirement or worsea desk jobControl offers him a unique opportunity for revenge. Assuming the guise of an embittered and dissolute ex-agent, Leamas is set up to trap Mundt, the deputy director of the East German Intelligence Servicewith himself as the bait. In the background is George Smiley, ready to make the game play out just as Control wants.
Setting a standard that has never been surpassed, The Spy Who Came in from the Cold is a devastating tale of duplicity and espionage.
In the shadow of the newly erected Berlin Wall, Alec Leamas watches as his last agent is shot dead by East German sentries. For Leamas, the head of Berlin Station, the Cold War is over. As he faces the prospect of retirement or worsea desk jobControl offers him a unique opportunity for revenge. Assuming the guise of an embittered and dissolute ex-agent, Leamas is set up to trap Mundt, the deputy director of the East German Intelligence Servicewith himself as the bait. In the background is George Smiley, ready to make the game play out just as Control wants.
Setting a standard that has never been surpassed, The Spy Who Came in from the Cold is a devastating tale of duplicity and espionage.
Identificação das primeiras edições
Victor Gollancz first published The Spy Who Came in from the Cold in London in 1963. First editions have no subsequent printings noted. Signed copies of this first edition sell for upwards of $3,000.
Detalhes
- Título The Spy Who Came in from the Cold
- Autor John le Carre
- Encadernação Brochura
- Edição [ Edition: Repri
- Páginas 225
- Volumes 1
- Idioma ENG
- Editorial Penguin Group, New York, NY
- Data de publicação 2012-01-18
- ISBN 9780143121428 / 0143121421
- Peso 0.47 libras (0.21 kg)
- Dimensão 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.66 in. (21.08 x 13.97 x 1.68 cm)
- Época de 18 a UP anos
- séries 13 - UP
- Library of Congress subjects Spy stories, Suspense fiction
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
Revisões da mídia
"What his most satisfying about John le Carré’s first great success—first of many, as it turned out—is how well it holds up on this, its 50th anniversary."—Jonathan Yardley, Washington Post
“The best spy story I have ever read.”—Graham Greene
“First-rate and tremendously exciting.”—Daphne du Maurier
“Le Carré is one of the best novelists—of any kind—we have.”—Vanity Fair
“Written…with a pitiless, elegant clarity. The Spy who Came in from the Cold is a first-rate thriller and more.”—Time
“The best spy story I have ever read.”—Graham Greene
“First-rate and tremendously exciting.”—Daphne du Maurier
“Le Carré is one of the best novelists—of any kind—we have.”—Vanity Fair
“Written…with a pitiless, elegant clarity. The Spy who Came in from the Cold is a first-rate thriller and more.”—Time
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