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SUMMARY:John le Carré: Tradecraft
DESCRIPTION:About the exhibition\nDiscover the enduring legacy of one of the greatest writers of the past century. \nTradecraft draws upon the vast archive of John le Carré\, otherwise known as David Cornwell. Held at the Bodleian Libraries\, this material – much of which is displayed for the first time – spans Cornwell’s entire life and career\, from his time as a student at Lincoln College\, Oxford\, to drafts penned in his final weeks. \nThis exhibition offers unique insights into the working methods of the writer who shaped the modern spy novel. ‘Tradecraft’ is a word le Carré used to describe the techniques of espionage\, but it might also be applied to his own skilled craft as a writer and social commentator. \nCo-curated by le Carré’s collaborator and friend Professor Federico Varese and Dr Jessica Douthwaite with the support of the le Carré family\, John le Carré: Tradecraft will provide a multifaceted portrait of the author’s life and creative process\, featuring research\, drafts\, and corrections for his novels\, non-fiction\, and adaptations\, as well as personal correspondence. \nHighlights include annotated manuscripts of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy\, The Constant Gardener\, and The Little Drummer Girl; previously unseen family photographs; original sketches and watercolour paintings; and letters to fans and friends. \nPlease note: This exhibition contains references and images related to war\, violence\, guns and death that some visitors may find upsetting. \n     \n…endless gold dust for John le Carré fans in this exhibition \nThe Telegraph \nExhibition book\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTradecraft: Writers on John le Carré\nEdited by Federico Varese\nAvailable on 2 October 2025 \nIn this book\, collaborators and friends take us behind the scenes to give original insights into le Carré’s extraordinary observational writing techniques\, revealing his unique ‘tradecraft’ as a writer. \nIllustrated with manuscript pages\, family photographs\, film stills and correspondence\, this book provides a multifaceted portrait of the working life and legacy of a great writer. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCurators\nFederico Varese\, Professor of Sociology at the Centre d’études Européennes et de Politique Comparée\, Sciences Po\, Paris\, and Senior Research Fellow at Nuffield College\, Oxford. \nJessica Douthwaite\, Modern British historian and museums professional.
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LOCATION:Weston Library\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, England\, OX1 3BG\, United Kingdom
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