Title
ThirtyNine Steps (Wordsworth Classics) (Wordsworth Collection),Used
Processing time: 1-3 days
US Orders Ships in: 3-5 days
International Orders Ships in: 8-12 days
Return Policy: 15-days return on defective items
Payment Option
The ThirtyNine Steps by John Buchan. Richard Hannay finds a corpse in his flat, and becomes involved in a plot by spies to precipitate war and subvert British naval power. The resourceful victim of a manhunt, he is pursued by both the police and the ruthless conspirators. The ThirtyNine Steps is a seminal chase thriller, rapid and vivid. It has been widely influential and frequently dramatized: the film directed by Alfred Hitchcock became a screen classic. This engaging novel also provides insights into the interaction of patriotism, fear and prejudice. With a new Introduction by Cedric Watts, Research Professor of English, University of Sussex.
⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
For more information, please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Q: What is the main plot of 'The Thirty-Nine Steps'? A: The Thirty-Nine Steps follows Richard Hannay, who discovers a corpse in his flat and becomes embroiled in a conspiracy involving spies aiming to instigate war against Britain. He finds himself on the run, pursued by both the police and the conspirators.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Thirty-Nine Steps'? A: The novel is authored by John Buchan, a Scottish writer and politician known for his adventure novels.
- Q: What is the genre of 'The Thirty-Nine Steps'? A: The Thirty-Nine Steps is classified as a classic thriller, specifically a chase thriller, which has had a significant influence on the genre.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Thirty-Nine Steps'? A: 'The Thirty-Nine Steps' contains 128 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Thirty-Nine Steps'? A: 'The Thirty-Nine Steps' was published on December 5, 1993.
- Q: Is 'The Thirty-Nine Steps' available in different formats? A: This edition of 'The Thirty-Nine Steps' is a paperback format. Other formats may exist, but this particular listing is for the paperback edition.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Thirty-Nine Steps'? A: Key themes in 'The Thirty-Nine Steps' include patriotism, fear, prejudice, and the tension of being pursued, which reflects the socio-political climate of the time.
- Q: Is 'The Thirty-Nine Steps' suitable for young readers? A: While 'The Thirty-Nine Steps' is a classic novel, its themes of espionage and violence may not be suitable for very young readers. Parental discretion is advised.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition of 'The Thirty-Nine Steps'? A: This edition of 'The Thirty-Nine Steps' is bound in paperback.
- Q: Can you provide a brief summary of the main character in 'The Thirty-Nine Steps'? A: The main character, Richard Hannay, is an ordinary man who becomes an unwilling hero, navigating danger and intrigue as he seeks to clear his name and thwart a deadly conspiracy.