Mr. Standfast
- Approximate level
- B1
- Length
- 131,915 words
- Reading time
- 11 h
- Chapters
- 23
- Language
- English
- On Project Gutenberg since
- 1996
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This novel follows Richard Hannay during the First World War as he undertakes a secret mission for the British government. Written in the early twentieth century, the book features formal vocabulary and military terminology common to that era. The sentences are often long and descriptive, requiring careful attention to follow the narrative flow. The themes focus on duty, espionage, and the personal toll of conflict. It is a challenging read that provides insight into the language and social attitudes of the period.
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Subjects
- World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction
- War stories
- Spy stories
- Hannay, Richard (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
- Intelligence service -- Great Britain -- Fiction
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