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Hace 6 días · Tolkien acknowledged a few authors, such as John Buchan and H. Rider Haggard, as writing excellent stories. Tolkien stated that he "preferred the lighter contemporary novels", such as Buchan's. Critics have detailed resonances between the two authors.
17 de may. de 2024 · Written by John Buchan and published in 1915, The 39 Steps is a gripping tale of espionage, mystery, and adventure set against the backdrop of World War I. It introduced the character of Richard Hannay, an ordinary man caught up in a deadly conspiracy. It inspired numerous adaptations.
Hace 2 días · James Buchanan Jr. ( / bjuːˈkænən / bew-KAN-ən; [3] April 23, 1791 – June 1, 1868) was an American lawyer, diplomat, and politician. He served as the 15th president of the United States from 1857 to 1861, as the secretary of State from 1845 to 1849, and represented Pennsylvania in both houses of the U.S. Congress.
Hace 4 días · John Buchan Telfer, who visited in the 1870s, wrote that the ruins "lie tumbled in marvellous disorder." He removed a fragment of the architrave bearing a lion head, which was displayed at the Royal Society of Arts in 1891, during his lecture on Armenia. He subsequently bequeathed it to the British Museum, where it remains to this day.
Hace 6 días · 'John Buchan's Poetry in Song', an album of recordings by Kevin Hutchings, received its official launch in Canada, this weekend. 'John Buchan's Poetry in Song', an album of recordings by UNBC's Professor Kevin Hutchings, received its official launch in Prince George, Canada, this weekend. For the full background story, check out the press release at
28 de abr. de 2024 · JOHN Buchan’s granddaughter has joined the battle to save the footpath named after her relative from afforestation. Ursula Buchan – a journalist who published a definitive biography in 2019 of John, author of the classic thriller The 39 Steps – has spoken of her grandfather’s “deep love” of the hills and hopes between ...
19 de may. de 2024 · The 39 Steps is a classic film that has captivated audiences since its release in 1935. Directed by the legendary Alfred Hitchcock, this thrilling British mystery is based on John Buchan’s novel of the same name. The film follows the story of Richard Hannay, a man caught up in a web of espionage and intrigue after witnessing a murder.
