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Mentioned in 7 episodes
Kim
Book • 1901
The novel follows Kimball O'Hara, a white orphan boy living in British India, who becomes embroiled in the 'Great Game' of espionage while also being spiritually bound to a Tibetan Buddhist lama.
Kim navigates between his life as a spy and his role as the lama's disciple, traveling across India and encountering various cultures and characters.
The story explores themes of identity, imperialism, and spiritual quest, set against the vibrant backdrop of Indian society under British rule.
Kim navigates between his life as a spy and his role as the lama's disciple, traveling across India and encountering various cultures and characters.
The story explores themes of identity, imperialism, and spiritual quest, set against the vibrant backdrop of Indian society under British rule.
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Mentioned in 7 episodes
Recommended as a captivating spy novel offering insights into Asian history.
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Ness 169 med Jens A. Riisnæs – Knusende kritikk av innvandringspolitikk og islam
Mentioned by Rudyard Lynch when discussing his namesake and the author's works set in India, highlighting the exploration of cultural encounters between East and West.
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Explaining the British Empire
Mentioned by Hugh Wilford in relation to the "Great Game" and compared to the actions of Kim Roosevelt.
Hugh Wilford, "The CIA: An Imperial History" (Basic Books, 2024)
Mentioned by Paul McGarr as a book still recommended to British diplomats in the late 1960s to understand India.
Paul M. McGarr, "Spying in South Asia: Britain, the United States, and India's Secret Cold War" (Cambridge UP, 2024)
Mentionné comme l'auteur du roman dont le surnom de Kim Philby est inspiré.
Une trahison spectaculaire en pleine Guerre froide, la célèbre affaire de l’espion Kim Philby
