French literature

The Count of Monte Cristo

“All human wisdom is contained in these two words: ‘Wait and hope.’” Part 1: The Betrayal Young sailor Edmond Dantès returns to Marseille, poised to become captain of […]

English literature

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy

“The secret services are the only real measure of a nation’s political health, the only real expression of its subconscious.” Chapter 1 George Smiley, a recently retired British […]