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John le Carre

More particularly, having a largely German-oriented education has made me very responsive to 19th-century German literature.

John le Carre

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John le Carre means that because his education focused mainly on German culture and language, he developed a strong interest in the literature from 19th-century Germany. This background shaped how he understands and appreciates works from that specific time and place.

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