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Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Germany honours John Le Carré with Goethe Medal

Germany honours Jonn Le Carré with Goethe MedalJohn Le Carré has been named as one of this year's recipients of Germany's Goethe Medal, which goes to individuals who "have performed outstanding service for the German language and international cultural dialogue". This "master of the political and psychological crime novel", according to the Goethe Institut, "condensed Germany's difficult role during the era of the cold war" in his books, and "vividly brings to life the global fields of conflict"

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