Literature Network » John Buchan

The great tradition. (books and authors that promote family values)

Content courtesy of

From: National Review
Date: 19940418
Author:Anderson, Digby

A number of authors whose works reflect traditional values that can help shape the lives of today's youth are discussed. They include John Buchan, P.C. Wren and Dornford Yates. The place of these values in a politically correct culture are discussed.

AFTER what John Buchan calls a "star turn" at Arras, General Hannay is ordered back out of the trenches of the Great War to England. He is to become Cornelius Brand. His orders are to pose as a pacifist and to mix with pacifists, the "shirkers," in order to find among them those who are betraying their country to her enemies. Buchan's ...

Read the rest of this article with a Free Trial at HighBeam Research.

Other Articles on John Buchan

About Our Articles: We've partnered with Highbeam Research to provide these article excerpts for your research needs. However, due to copyright laws, we cannot publish the whole article. To view these articles in full length you'll need to use the link above to access the free trial at Highbeam.