John le Carré

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Author
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:Film_adaptations
gptkb:Tinker_Tailor_Soldier_Spy_(film)
gptkb:A_Most_Wanted_Man_(film)
Television adaptations
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (film)
The Constant Gardener (film)
The Little Drummer Girl (miniseries)
The Constant Gardener was adapted into a film in 2005.
Several of his novels have been adapted into films.
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy was adapted into a film in 2011.
gptkbp:adaptations gptkb:Tinker_Tailor_Soldier_Spy_(film)
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (film)
The Constant Gardener (film)
gptkbp:alma_mater gptkb:Oxford_University
gptkb:University_of_Bern
gptkbp:associated_acts gptkb:MI6
gptkb:The_Circus
gptkb:Cold_War
gptkb:George_Smiley
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Espionage
gptkb:Cold_War
Political fiction
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Dagger_of_the_Crime_Writers'_Association
gptkb:The_Spectator/_Threadneedle_Prize
gptkb:British_Book_Awards
gptkb:David_Cohen_Prize
gptkb:James_Tait_Black_Memorial_Prize
gptkb:O._Henry_Award
gptkb:Dagger_Award
gptkb:CWA_Gold_Dagger
Dagger in the Library
Dagger of Dagger
gptkbp:birth_date 1931-10-19
gptkbp:born_in gptkb:Poole,_Dorset,_England
gptkb:England
1931
gptkbp:children gptkb:Simon_le_Carré
gptkb:Tim_le_Carré
gptkb:Timothy_John_Le_Carre
gptkb:Nicholas_le_Carré
gptkb:Ned_le_Carré
gptkb:Stephen_Le_Carre
gptkbp:cultural_impact His works are studied in literature courses.
His works have been referenced in various media.
His novels have sparked discussions on ethics in espionage.
His novels have been translated into multiple languages.
His writing style has influenced many contemporary authors.
gptkbp:death_date 2020-12-12
gptkbp:died_in gptkb:2020
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:died_on 2020-12-12
gptkbp:education gptkb:Oxford_University
gptkb:University_of_Oxford
gptkb:University_of_Bern
gptkbp:explores_themes gptkb:Betrayal
gptkb:Loyalty
Political Intrigue
Morality in Espionage
gptkbp:first_published gptkb:Call_for_the_Dead
gptkb:Agent_Running_in_the_Field
gptkbp:genre gptkb:Thriller
gptkb:mystery
gptkb:drama
gptkb:thriller
Spy fiction
spy fiction
gptkbp:has_adaptation gptkb:The_Night_Manager_(miniseries)
gptkb:Tinker_Tailor_Soldier_Spy_(film)
gptkb:A_Most_Wanted_Man_(film)
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (film)
The Constant Gardener (film)
gptkbp:has_awards gptkb:British_Book_Awards
gptkb:O._Henry_Award
gptkb:The_David_Cohen_Prize
gptkb:Dagger_Award
gptkb:CWA_Gold_Dagger
gptkbp:has_experience_in gptkb:intelligence
Intelligence Service
gptkbp:has_influence_on Contemporary spy fiction
Moral ambiguity in storytelling
Film adaptations of spy novels
Literature about espionage
Television adaptations of spy novels
Public understanding of intelligence work
Character development in spy fiction
Cultural perceptions of spies
Narrative techniques in fiction
Realism in spy narratives
Themes of betrayal in literature
gptkbp:has_occupation gptkb:Screenwriter
gptkb:Novelist
gptkbp:has_written gptkb:The_Spy_Who_Came_in_from_the_Cold
gptkb:The_Night_Manager
gptkb:Tinker_Tailor_Soldier_Spy
gptkb:The_Constant_Gardener
gptkb:short_stories
gptkb:A_Most_Wanted_Man
Memoirs
Non-Fiction Works
Over 25 Novels
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label John le Carré
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gptkb:Joseph_Finder
gptkb:Alan_Furst
gptkb:Ian_Rankin
gptkb:Karin_Slaughter
gptkb:Philip_Kerr
gptkb:Mark_Billingham
gptkb:Tess_Gerritsen
gptkb:John_Grisham
gptkb:Michael_Connelly
gptkb:John_Connolly
gptkb:Lee_Child
gptkb:Peter_Robinson
gptkb:Robert_Crais
gptkb:Vince_Flynn
gptkb:Peter_James
gptkb:Harlan_Coben
gptkb:Robert_Ludlum
gptkb:Tana_French
gptkb:Gillian_Flynn
gptkb:Mick_Herron
gptkb:Sophie_Hannah
gptkb:Daniel_Silva
gptkb:Louise_Penny
gptkb:David_Ignatius
gptkb:C._J._Box
gptkb:Robert_Harris
gptkb:David_Cornwell
gptkb:literature
gptkb:television
gptkb:Val_Mc_Dermid
gptkb:popular_culture
gptkb:film
gptkb:Greg_Rucka
gptkb:Jo_Nesbø
Literary fiction
Contemporary literature
modern spy fiction
Political thriller genre
Spy genre
Contemporary spy fiction
Literature about espionage
John le Carré's works
Many authors in the thriller genre.
The depiction of spies in popular culture.
The genre of literary espionage.
The portrayal of intelligence agencies.
John le Carré's works influenced modern spy fiction.
John le Carré's writing style
Contemporary Spy Fiction
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Cold_War
gptkb:John_Buchan
gptkb:Graham_Greene
gptkb:Eric_Ambler
gptkbp:inspired Film Adaptations
Television Adaptations
gptkbp:is_associated_with The Cold War Era
gptkbp:is_considered Master of Espionage Fiction
gptkbp:is_known_for Spy fiction
Complex Characters
Psychological Depth
Spy Novels
Realistic Plots
gptkbp:is_regarded_as A Cultural Icon
A Literary Giant
A Voice of Dissent
gptkbp:is_related_to gptkb:Espionage
gptkb:Cold_War
Literary fiction
Political fiction
Intelligence services
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:literary_analysis
Spy fiction
Complex characters
Moral ambiguity
spy fiction
complex characters
cultural commentary
psychological depth in characters
suspenseful plots
realistic portrayal of espionage
Realistic portrayal of espionage
moral ambiguity in storytelling
realistic portrayal of espionage.
critique of intelligence agencies
exploration of Cold War tensions
political themes in novels
gptkbp:legacy gptkb:Cultural_impact
Literary acclaim
Influence on spy fiction
Considered one of the greatest spy novelists.
gptkbp:military_service gptkb:British_Army
gptkb:Intelligence_Corps
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:British
gptkbp:notable_character gptkb:George_Smiley
gptkb:Alec_Leamas
Perry Makepeace
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy characters
Alec Leamas.
George Smiley.
The Constant Gardener.
Tinker Tailor.
The Constant Gardener characters
gptkbp:notable_work gptkb:The_Spy_Who_Came_in_from_the_Cold
gptkb:Tinker_Tailor_Soldier_Spy
gptkb:The_Constant_Gardener
gptkb:A_Most_Wanted_Man
gptkbp:notable_works gptkb:The_Spy_Who_Came_in_from_the_Cold
gptkb:Tinker_Tailor_Soldier_Spy
gptkb:The_Constant_Gardener
gptkb:A_Most_Wanted_Man
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:Espionage
gptkb:playwright
gptkb:Screenwriter
gptkb:Novelist
gptkbp:place_of_birth gptkb:Poole,_Dorset,_England
gptkbp:place_of_death gptkb:Hamburg,_Germany
gptkb:Tanworth-in-Arden,_England
gptkbp:published gptkb:The_Spy_Who_Came_in_from_the_Cold
gptkb:Tinker_Tailor_Soldier_Spy
gptkb:The_Constant_Gardener
gptkb:A_Most_Wanted_Man
gptkbp:resting_place gptkb:Kenton,_England
gptkbp:served_in gptkb:MI6
gptkb:British_Intelligence
gptkb:MI5
gptkbp:spouse Jane Cornwell
gptkbp:style Complex characters and intricate plots.
gptkbp:themes gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:loyalty
gptkb:moral_ambiguity
gptkb:political_intrigue
espionage
Betrayal and loyalty.
Cold War politics.
Moral ambiguity in espionage.
gptkbp:was_a gptkb:playwright
gptkb:literary_work
gptkb:Screenwriter
gptkb:Novelist
gptkbp:was_educated_at gptkb:Oxford_University
gptkb:University_of_Bern
gptkbp:was_influenced_by gptkb:John_Buchan
gptkb:Graham_Greene
gptkb:Eric_Ambler
gptkbp:website johnlecarre.com
www.johnlecarre.com
gptkbp:won_award gptkb:CWA_Silver_Dagger
gptkb:Dagger_Award
gptkb:Golden_Dagger
gptkbp:works_for gptkb:British_Intelligence
gptkbp:wrote gptkb:Espionage
gptkb:A_Delicate_Truth
gptkb:Legacy_of_Spies
gptkb:The_Mission_Song
gptkb:The_Naïve_and_Sentimental_Lover
gptkb:The_Spy_Who_Came_in_from_the_Cold
gptkb:The_Night_Manager
gptkb:The_Looking_Glass_War
gptkb:The_Secret_Pilgrim
gptkb:The_Russia_House
gptkb:The_Pigeon_Tunnel
gptkb:The_Honourable_Schoolboy
gptkb:Tinker_Tailor_Soldier_Spy
gptkb:The_Tailor_of_Panama
gptkb:Smiley's_People
gptkb:The_Constant_Gardener
gptkb:Our_Kind_of_Traitor
gptkb:The_Little_Drummer_Girl
gptkb:A_Most_Wanted_Man
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (novel)
The End of the Affair (adaptation)
The Little Drummer Girl (miniseries adaptation)
The Secret Pilgrim (short stories)
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (film adaptation)
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gptkb:The_Pigeon_Tunnel
gptkb:Graham_Greene
gptkb:Ian_Fleming
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