{"product_id":"9780141442426","title":"The Strange Adventures of Mr Andrew Hawthorn \u0026 Other Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA new selection of short stories by \"the prince of thriller writers\" (\u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e, London)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47022145994992,"sku":"9780141442426","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780141442426_p0.jpg?v=1763655407","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780141442426","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}