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.

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John Buchan and the Thirty-nine Steps 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.

'.. 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

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

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ISBN 13 9781905267873
ISBN 10 1905267878
Title John Buchan and the Thirty-nine Steps
Author John Burnett
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher NMSE - Publishing Ltd
Year published 2014-04-22
Number of pages 144
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.