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"Joan Haste" is a novel by H. Rider Haggard, first published in 1895. It is a romantic story set in rural England in the late 19th century. The plot revolves around Joan Haste, a young woman who is the daughter of a village drunkard. Despite her humble beginnings, Joan is beautiful and intelligent, and catches the eye of a wealthy local landowner named Sir Edward Leithen. Sir Edward falls in love with Joan and begins to court her, despite the disapproval of his family and friends. Joan is hesitant to accept his advances, knowing that their difference in social status could make their…mehr

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"Joan Haste" is a novel by H. Rider Haggard, first published in 1895. It is a romantic story set in rural England in the late 19th century. The plot revolves around Joan Haste, a young woman who is the daughter of a village drunkard. Despite her humble beginnings, Joan is beautiful and intelligent, and catches the eye of a wealthy local landowner named Sir Edward Leithen. Sir Edward falls in love with Joan and begins to court her, despite the disapproval of his family and friends. Joan is hesitant to accept his advances, knowing that their difference in social status could make their relationship impossible. However, she finds herself drawn to him and eventually agrees to marry him.
Autorenporträt
Sir Henry Rider Haggard (1856 - 1925), known as H. Rider Haggard, was an English writer of adventure novels set in exotic locations, predominantly Africa and a pioneer of the Lost World literary genre. He was also involved in agricultural reform throughout the British Empire. His stories, situated at the lighter end of Victorian literature, continue to be popular and influential.