The World's Desire - Haggard, H. Rider
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The World's Desire by H. Rider Haggard and Andrew Lang is a fascinating blend of myth and adventure, bringing together iconic characters from different legends. The novel follows the epic journey of Odysseus, the legendary Greek hero, as he embarks on a new quest after his return from Troy. Driven by a haunting vision of Helen of Troy, now the mystical "World's Desire," Odysseus travels through exotic lands filled with danger, magic, and supernatural beings. His quest leads him to confront both internal and external challenges, testing his bravery and resolve. Published in 1890, The World's…mehr

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The World's Desire by H. Rider Haggard and Andrew Lang is a fascinating blend of myth and adventure, bringing together iconic characters from different legends. The novel follows the epic journey of Odysseus, the legendary Greek hero, as he embarks on a new quest after his return from Troy. Driven by a haunting vision of Helen of Troy, now the mystical "World's Desire," Odysseus travels through exotic lands filled with danger, magic, and supernatural beings. His quest leads him to confront both internal and external challenges, testing his bravery and resolve. Published in 1890, The World's Desire is a rich tapestry of mythology and adventure, showcasing the collaborative storytelling prowess of Haggard and Lang.
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H. Rider Haggard was born on 22 June, 1856 in Braden ham, situated in the English area of Norfolk. His father, Sir William Meybohm Rider Haggard, was a lawyer, while his mother, Ella Dove ton Haggard, was an author herself. The couple had ten children, out of which Henry was conceived as the eighth. Sir Henry Rider Haggard was an English author who was known for his African thriller novel, 'Lord Solomon's Mines'. His father was a Norfolk advocate but he was denied an honourable men's schooling compared to his siblings due to his physical bluntness. At 19 years old, he started his vocation at the command of his father as an unpaid guide to Lieutenant-Governor of the Colony of Natal. Rider Haggard was married to a Norfolk beneficiary Marianna Louisa Margitson. They had four children named Jack, who died at the age of 10 due to measles, and three girls named Angela, Dorothy, and Lilias. Rider Haggard died at the age of 68 in London. His remains were cremated at St Mary's Church, Ditchingham. A rail route point of the Canadian National Railway in British Columbia has been named after him.