Prester John by John Buchan (1910)

Name: Prester John
Author: John Buchan

John Buchan's classic novel, Prester John, tells the story of David Crawfurd, a young Scotsman who embarks on a journey to find the legendary Prester John, a mythical Christian king who is said to rule over a vast kingdom in the East. David's journey takes him from Scotland to the Middle East, where he meets a variety of characters, including a mysterious Arab sheikh, a beautiful princess, and a powerful warlord. Along the way, he discovers the truth about Prester John and his kingdom, and learns about the power of faith and friendship. The novel is a thrilling adventure story, full of action, romance, and mystery. It is also a thought-provoking exploration of faith, loyalty, and the power of belief.

By John Buchan · First published 1910 · Genre: Adventure Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery · 23 chapters · 76,410 words

First lines

TO LIONEL PHILLIPS

Time, they say, must the best of us capture, And travel and battle and gems and gold No more can kindle the ancient rapture, For even the youngest of hearts grows old. But in you, I think, the boy is not over; So take this medley of ways and wars As the gift of a friend and a fellow-lover Of the fairest country under the stars. J. B.

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Work type: Novel
Author: John Buchan
Date: 1910 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Romance
Length: 76,410 words
Structure: 23 chapters, 2,208 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Adventure Fiction — The novel follows the adventures of the protagonist, David Crawfurd, as he embarks on a journey to find the mythical Prester John.
Historical Fiction — The novel is set in the early 16th century and follows the journey of David Crawfurd as he travels through Europe and Africa in search of Prester John.
Mystery — The novel follows the protagonist as he attempts to uncover the truth behind the mysterious Prester John and his kingdom.
Romance — The novel features a romantic subplot between the protagonist and a woman he meets on his journey.