H. Rider Haggard

Broschiertes Buch

Marie

An Episode in the Life of the Late Allan Quatermain

Beschreibung

Marie by H. Rider Haggard is the first book in the Zulu trilogy, which also includes Child of Storm and Finished. The novel follows Allan Quatermain, Haggard's famous adventurer, as he recounts his love for Marie Marais, a Dutch girl, during the early days of colonial South Africa. Their love story unfolds against a backdrop of tribal warfare, cultural clashes, and the dangers of the African wilderness. With action, romance, and tragedy, Marie blends historical adventure with emotional depth.

Autor

Sir Henry Rider Haggard, born on June 22, 1856, in Bradenham, United Kingdom, was a prominent English writer known for his adventure fiction, particularly those set in exotic locations like Africa. His novels often blend thrilling adventures with elements of fantasy and exploration. Haggard was also active in land reform efforts across the British Empire, advocating for improvements in the lives of indigenous peoples. He married Mariana Louisa Margitson in 1880, with whom he had two daughters. Haggard's parents were William Meybohm Rider Haggard and Ella Doveton. Andrew Lang, born March 31, 1844, in Selkirk, United Kingdom, was a Scottish poet, novelist, and literary critic, best known for collecting folk and fairy tales. A scholar with a broad range of interests, Lang contributed to anthropology and was a notable figure at the University of St Andrews, where the Andrew Lang lectures were named in his honor. Lang's marriage to Leonora Blanche Alleyne in 1875 marked a personal chapter in his life. His legacy is deeply embedded in children's literature, with his fairy tale collections remaining influential. Lang passed away on July 20, 1912, in Banchory, United Kingdom.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cosmos Books
• Seitenzahl: 376
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. November 1924
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 530g
• ISBN-13: 9781587150289
• ISBN-10: 158715028X
• Artikelnr.: 22465351