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The Strange Adventures of Mr Andrew Hawthorn and Other Stories (Penguin Classics)
The Strange Adventures of Mr Andrew Hawthorn and Other Stories - Penguin Classics Author:John Buchan A new selection of short stories by "the prince of thriller writers" (The Times, London) — 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 trave... more »ler, 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.« less
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