Quick Hits for Oct. 11: More Ambler and the Nobel Jail Experience
Quick Hits for Oct. 11
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Ambler's Dimitrios: Check out this link for a great article from the Wall Street Journal detailing why A Coffin for Dimitrios is a masterpiece. And this article in California Literary Review is wonderfully informative. It covers Ambler's work and his impact on the British Espionage novel from 1936-1940. AND if that is not enough good Ambler ambling, this trailer for the film noir gem A Mask for Dimitrios (novel's original title) starring Peter Lorre is classic:
Oh China: There has been turmoil and unrest in China after the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to imprisoned Chinese democracy advocate and ex-lit professor, Liu Xiaobo. His wife is now under house arrest and not permitted to use her cellphone. What can you do? Check out this page at PEN America Center to learn about his case and take action.
Posted by Monica at 10/10/2010 10:31 AM 
Categories: Britain, Quick Hits, China
Tags: Quick Hits Eric Ambler
Categories: Britain, Quick Hits, China
Tags: Quick Hits Eric Ambler
Ah, yes, it's good to see someone keeping the flame alive.
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Yes! I am an Ambler fan and I hope we don't forget his work. Meanwhile, I do think Alan Furst has hints of Ambler and I really enjoy his work thus far.
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