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Kate Macdonald

    Kate Macdonald ist eine Gelehrte der britischen Literaturgeschichte, mit einem besonderen Schwerpunkt auf der Verlagsgeschichte im späten viktorianischen Zeitalter und im frühen 20. Jahrhundert. Sie ist eine führende Autorität für die Belletristik von John Buchan und setzt sich aktiv für die Förderung von Middlebrow-Studien und die Wiederentdeckung vergessener Autoren ein. Ihre Arbeit zeichnet sich durch ein tiefes Verständnis des literarischen Marktes und die Hingabe aus, bedeutende, aber weniger gefeierte Werke ans Licht zu bringen. Ihr Interesse an der Literaturgeschichte erstreckt sich auf die Argumentation für Autoren, deren Beiträge übersehen wurden.

    The Politics of Global Supply Chains
    Tricky + Conversion
    Novelists Against Social Change
    Reassessing John Buchan
    The Anne of Green Gables Cookbook
    • The Anne of Green Gables Cookbook

      • 111 Seiten
      • 4 Lesestunden
      4,3(284)Abgeben

      Inspired by the most famous Canadian children's book, The Anne of Green Gables Cookbook includes recipes, quotes and anecdotes from the entire classic eight- book series.

      The Anne of Green Gables Cookbook
    • Reassessing John Buchan

      Beyond the Thirty Nine Steps

      • 300 Seiten
      • 11 Lesestunden
      4,0(4)Abgeben

      This collection of edited essays delves into the works and legacy of John Buchan, a prominent novelist known for titles like "The Thirty-Nine Steps." It offers a contemporary analysis of his major fiction and non-fiction, reflecting on his literary contributions and reputation in the twenty-first century. Through various perspectives, the essays explore Buchan's themes, style, and the significance of his work within the broader context of literature.

      Reassessing John Buchan
    • Novelists Against Social Change

      Conservative Popular Fiction, 1920-1960

      • 271 Seiten
      • 10 Lesestunden

      The book examines the writings of John Buchan, Dornford Yates, and Angela Thirkell, highlighting how these conservative authors infused their best-selling fiction with their fears and anxieties regarding societal change. It explores their resistance to shifts in social class, politics, women's freedoms, and professionalization, suggesting that these tensions fueled their most impactful literary creations. Through this lens, the study reveals the interplay between personal beliefs and broader social dynamics in the authors' works.

      Novelists Against Social Change
    • Tricky + Conversion

      • 286 Seiten
      • 11 Lesestunden

      The journey of a young woman unfolds as she leaves her sheltered life in the Mormon heartland to seek out her estranged father in San Francisco. This quest not only reveals the hidden truths of her past but also immerses her in the vibrant yet challenging experiences of city life, allowing her to explore new passions and confront emotional turmoil.

      Tricky + Conversion
    • The Politics of Global Supply Chains explores the evolving dynamics of power and accountability in global supply chains, focusing on the role of non-state actors. Through over 300 interviews, it examines how these actors reshape governance, highlighting interactions between state and non-state systems. The book offers insights for scholars, practitioners, and regulators.

      The Politics of Global Supply Chains