PorterMonkey presents … The Art of Indirection in British Espionage Fiction: A Critical Study of Six Novelists ISBN:0786463791 Author:Snyder, Robert Lance Publisher:McFarland & Company Release Date:2011-05-24 Seller Category:LITERARY CRITICISM & WRITING Qty Available:1 Condition:Used: Very Good Sku: 1VG100724H2 Notes: Clean, unmarked interior text, no highlighting, underlining or writing. Softcover book is clean and bright, shows light edge, corner, shelf wear. No rips, chips, stains or tears. Photos are of the actual item you will receive. The Art of Indirection in British Espionage Fiction: A Critical Study of Six Novelists. Ships quickly and with care. Description:In contrast to the classical detective story, the spy novel tends to be considered a suspect, somewhat subversive genre. While previous studies have focused on its historical, thematic, and ideological dimensions, this critical work examines British espionage fiction’s unique narrative form, which is typically elliptical, oblique, and recursive. Featured works include eighteen novels by Eric Ambler, Graham Greene, Len Deighton, John le Carre, Stella Rimington, and Charles Cumming, most of which exemplify the existential or serious spy thriller. Half of these texts pertain to the Cold War era and the other half to its aftermath in the so-called “Age of Terrorism. Don’t forget to check out other great deals in our eBay Store!!