The Strange Adventures of Mr Andrew Hawthorn & Other Stories Paperback - 2009
by John Buchan; Giles Foden (Editor); Introduction by Giles Foden
A new selection of short stories by "the prince of thrillerwriters" (The Times, London)
The short stories of John Buchan are known for theirauthentically rendered backgrounds, taut pacing, and atmosphere ofexpectancy and international intrigue. These diverse tales combineBuchan's remarkable experiences and interests as a traveler, warcorrespondent, politician, and classical scholar. Edited by acclaimedauthor Giles Foden, this selection features the World War I thriller"The Loathly Opposite," the frequently anthologized "Sing a Songof Sixpence," and "Streams of Water in the South," one of Buchan'spersonal favorites. Addressing such themes as human frailty,strength, and redemption, the stories testify to Buchan's worldviewthat mastery of oneself leads to the fulfillment of one's destiny.
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The short stories of John Buchan are known for their authentically rendered backgrounds, taut pacing, and atmosphere of expectancy and international intrigue. These diverse tales combine Buchan's remarkable experiences and interests as a traveler, war correspondent, politician, and classical scholar. Edited by acclaimed author Giles Foden, this selection features the World War I thriller "The Loathly Opposite," the frequently anthologized "Sing a Song of Sixpence," and "Streams of Water in the South," one of Buchan's personal favorites. Addressing such themes as human frailty, strength, and redemption, the stories testify to Buchan's worldview that mastery of oneself leads to the fulfillment of one's destiny.
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- Title The Strange Adventures of Mr Andrew Hawthorn & Other Stories
- Author John Buchan; Giles Foden (Editor); Introduction by Giles Foden
- Binding Paperback
- Pages 358
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Penguin Group
- Date 2009-07-28
- ISBN 9780141442426 / 0141442425
- Weight 0.6 lbs (0.27 kg)
- Dimensions 7.7 x 5 x 1.1 in (19.56 x 12.70 x 2.79 cm)
- Ages 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
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-Giles Foden, from the Introduction
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