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The book of spies

an anthology of literary espionage

By Furst, Alan

Publishers Summary:
"Here is an extraordinary collection of work from some of the finest novelists of the twentieth century. Inspired by the politics of tyranny or war, each of these writers chose the base elements of spy fiction - highly evolved spy fiction - as the framework for a literary novel. Thus Alan Furst offers a diverse array of selections that combine raw excitement and intellectual sophistication in an expertly guided tour of the dark world of clandestine conflict."--BOOK JACKET.

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ISBN
978-0-67964-251-0
Publisher
New York : Modern Library, c2003.


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Library Journal

Reviewed on July 1, 2003

One look at any best seller list will remind reviewers, readers, and librarians of the popularity of the mystery, spy, or espionage novel. In this compilation of some of the greatest works of espionage literature, Furst, a widely recognized espionage writer (e.g., Kingdom of Shadows; Red Gold), reminds readers in the introduction, citing the Old Testament, that spying is one of the oldest professions known to humanity. This volume-which features w...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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