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John Buchan and the Thirty-nine Steps John Burnett

John Buchan and the Thirty-nine Steps By John Burnett

John Buchan and the Thirty-nine Steps by John Burnett

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Summary

A timely look at John Buchan's much-loved pre-First-World-War novel - what inspired it, its themes and metaphors - and at how much of the author's own swlf and experiences are in it.

John Buchan and the Thirty-nine Steps Summary

John Buchan and the Thirty-nine Steps: an Exploration by John Burnett

Set in the months before the outbreak of the Great War and in print for almost 100 years The Thirty-Nine Steps is John Buchan's most popular novel. This timely look at the book - what inspired it, its themes and metaphors - and at its author - how much of John Buchan's own self and experiences are in it - will greatly enhance the reader's enjoyment.

John Buchan and the Thirty-nine Steps Reviews

' ,,, well balanced, written up with great economy and fluency of style ... Often the background is teased out to great effect, providing us with much fascinating and obscure information' The John Buchan Journal; ' ... It doesn't matter how many times you have read The Thirty-Nine Steps, this book will allow you to see it through fresh eyes and appreciate it even more deeply.' Undiscovered Scotland

About John Burnett

John Burnett was formerly Principal Curator of Modern Scotland, National Museums Scotland. Kate Mackay was formerly Assistant Keeper, Scottish Life Archive, National Museums Scotland.

Table of Contents

Introduction - The man who lived / London, and the man who died / Galloway and the Borders / Upper Tweedale / The living hill country / The Scots in the modern world / South Africa and secret societies / Disguise and disappearance / Converging on the sea / Further reading and summaries of the Buchan novels.

Additional information

GOR013270498
9781905267873
1905267878
John Buchan and the Thirty-nine Steps: an Exploration by John Burnett
John Burnett
Used - Like New
Paperback
NMSE - Publishing Ltd
2014-04-22
144
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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