The 39 Steps (1915)
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What do you get when an adventurous British writer combines suspension of disbelief, war-time propaganda and a patriotic dose of daring-do? John Buchan's "The 39 Steps", of course, a "shocker" that pleased troops and arm-chair generals alike and introduced the literary world to the character of Richard Hannay. In 1915, this novella seemed to strike all the right chords with British (and allied) audience. But more modern tuners are challenging the culturally-insensitive sharps and flats of Buchan's compositions. Season 3 continues as Josh and Scott light pipes and chat over the narrative and legacy of "The 39 Steps".
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