The Strange Adventures of Mr Andrew Hawthorn and Other Stories

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 Buchans 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 Buchans personal favorites. Addressing such themes as human frailty strength and redemption the stories testify to Buchans worldview that mastery of oneself leads to the fulfillment of ones destiny. For more than seventy years Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1 700 titles Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.