John Gray: Recalling Eric Ambler
John Gray recalls the life and work of the thriller writer Eric Ambler and finds unsettling echoes of the Europe of today in the pages of his novels.
John Gray recalls the life and work of the thriller writer Eric Ambler and finds uncomfortable echoes of today's society in the pages of his novels.
"What they reveal is a world ruled by financial and geopolitical forces that care nothing for the human individual. Most unsettlingly, this world is unmistakably European."
Producer: Sheila Cook.
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A Point of View: The enduring relevance of Eric Ambler's spy novels
The characters in Eric Ambler's pre-war spy novels are adrift in a fractured and uncertain Europe, manipulated by forces they neither understand nor control. The books hold an uncomfortable mirror to the modern world, says philosopher John Gray.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | John Gray |
| Producer | Sheila Cook |
Broadcasts
- Fri 21 Aug 2015 20:50Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Sun 23 Aug 2015 08:48Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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