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John Buchan and the Thirty-nine Steps: an Exploration
John Burnett
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Description for John Buchan and the Thirty-nine Steps: an Exploration
Paperback. 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. Num Pages: 144 pages, 4 b/w illus + 3 b/w maps. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 160 x 10. Weight in Grams: 218.
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.
Product Details
Publisher
NMSE - Publishing Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Number of Pages
144
Place of Publication
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781905267873
SKU
V9781905267873
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-2
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.
Reviews for John Buchan and the Thirty-nine Steps: an Exploration
' ... 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