Ian Fleming's first James Bond novel, Casino Royale, was published in 1953. A decade later, John Le Carre introduced us to Alec Leamas in The Spy Who Came in from the Cold. Over this time period, the depiction of British espionage had changed dramatically - or had it? In this study group, we will explore how these two authors portrayed their protagonists and the culture surrounding them. We will also look at how the film versions may have changed viewers’ perceptions of the authors’ works. Our resources will be Ian Fleming’s Casino Royale (William Morrow, 2023; 2006 film starring Daniel Craig) and John Le Carre’s The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (Penguin Books, 2013; 1965 film starring Richard Burton). Any edition of the books may be used, and all books are available in hard copy, ebook, and audiobook from the library and online. The films are also available from the library and for rent from multiple streaming platforms. Join us as we discover how, over all these years, these spy masters and their characters have continued to intrigue us.
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