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Germany Honors John Le Carré With Goethe Medal

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First Posted: 06/21/11 11:54 AM ET Updated: 08/21/11 06:12 AM ET

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guardian.co.uk:

John le Carré might have withdrawn from the running for the Man Booker International prize because he "doesn't compete for literary awards", but the thriller author has nonetheless accepted a medal honouring him for his contribution to "the development of coalescence, peace and creativity in Europe".

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John le Carré might have withdrawn from the running for the Man Booker International prize because he "doesn't compete for literary awards", but the thriller author has nonetheless accepted a medal h...
John le Carré might have withdrawn from the running for the Man Booker International prize because he "doesn't compete for literary awards", but the thriller author has nonetheless accepted a medal h...
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