I And Ii Esdras (Anchor Bible Series, Vol. 42)

introduction, translation and commentary

Plot

Here is an extraordinary collection of work from some of the finest novelists of the twentieth century. Inspired by the politics of tyranny or war, each of these writers chose the base elements of spy fictionhighly evolved spy fictionas the framework for a literary novel. Thus Alan Furst offers a diverse array of selections that combine raw excitement and intellectual sophistication in an expertly guided tour of the dark world of clandestine conflict.