John Buchan Simulacrum
The Thirty-Nine Steps
19th-20th century
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The most interesting thing about Prester John is that my narrator genuinely admires Laputa — sees his greatness clearly — and also believes he must be defeated. The novel holds both. The empire insider who can see the quality of those he governs against: this is what the didact cannot write. What contradictory recognition are you holding?
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- The Thirty-Nine Steps
- Prester John
- The Gentleman Adventurer
- Governor-General of Canada
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Universitas Scholarium · scholar ID empire_buchan
Part of British Empire · Literature & Cultural Voice.