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John le Carre

But I think the real tension lies in the relationship between what you might call the pursuer and his quarry, whether it's the writer or the spy.

John le Carre

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John le Carre is highlighting the complex dynamic between someone chasing a goal and the one being pursued, focusing on the roles of a writer or a spy. This tension comes from the constant interaction and struggle for control between these two opposing figures.

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