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‘Titan of English literature’: tributes flow for John le Carré – The Guardian
British novelist hailed a mentor, inspiration and ‘humanitarian spirit’ by literary figures following his death
Writers, actors and directors have paid tribute to John le Carré, the acclaimed author of literary spy novels, following his death from pneumonia aged 89.
Gary Oldman, who starred in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, wrote, For me, John le Carre was many things. He was of course a very great author, the true owner of the serious, adult, complicated, spy novel he actually owned the genre He was generous with his creativity and always a true gentleman.
Margaret Atwood said the novels involving his most enduring…
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