What earlier career did le Carré leave to become a full-time author?
Being a spy
Being a journalist
Being a teacher
Being a policeman
Answer
Being a former spy, John le Carré used his firsthand experience and knowledge of the espionage world to craft realistic and captivating novels that captivated readers and critics alike. His unique perspective, gained from his intelligence career, allowed him to create intricate and believable spy thrillers that defined the genre and set a high standard for espionage literature.
Unmasking John le Carré: The Master of Espionage and Literature
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