H. Rider Haggard

Regeneration (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

In H. Rider Haggard's compelling novel "Regeneration," the reader is drawn into a vividly constructed world that explores the complexities of human nature amidst the backdrop of the rapidly industrializing late 19th century. Haggard employs a richly descriptive narrative style, combining adventure and philosophical inquiry, as he navigates themes of moral decay, redemption, and the transformative power of love. As the protagonist strives for a moral rebirth following a profound spiritual crisis, Haggard's exploration of regeneration resonates deeply with contemporary debates surrounding identity and the intersection of science and morality, reflecting Victorian anxieties about progress and its implications for the human soul. Nurtured by a keen interest in anthropology and the ancient cultures of Africa, Haggard'Äôs extensive travels and deep connection to indigenous beliefs profoundly shaped his writing. The author, who gained fame for his adventure novels, including "King Solomon's Mines," utilized his vast experiences and keen observations to instill a rich authenticity within this narrative. His fascination with the juxtaposition of civilization and savagery serves as a backdrop to the moral dilemmas faced by his characters, making "Regeneration" a critical exploration of the human condition. This novel is highly recommended for readers interested in Victorian literature, adventure narratives, and philosophical explorations of morality. Haggard's unique blend of imaginative storytelling and reflective depth invites one to reconsider personal and societal regeneration, making it not only a compelling adventure but also a thought-provoking moral odyssey. Readers will find themselves challenged to reflect on their own paths to renewal, making "Regeneration" a timeless and relevant read.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 220
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664570703
• Artikelnr.: 58756855

Autorenporträt

H. Rider Haggard (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. Yet he was taught at Ipswich Grammar School. At nineteen years old, he started his vocation at the command of his father as an unpaid guide to Lieutenant-Governor of the Colony of Natal, staying in Africa for the following six years. The experience he obtained during this period would later significantly affect his writing profession. An author of massive talent. He kept on composing till the end, leaving behind a legacy of various books, brief tales, and non-fictions for us to read. An agriculturist, he served on a few government commissions concerning horticulture throughout the British Empire, being selected a Knight Bachelor and Knight Commander for his commitment to this field. 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. Senior to him was one sister and six brothers called Ella Dove ton, William Henry Dove ton, Bastet Michael Dove ton, Alfred Huber, John George, Andrew Charles Parker, and Arthur. His more youthful kin was Elizabeth Cecelia Western; Eleanora Mary D'Auethare and Edward Arthur Haggard. Due to his dull appearance and absence of focus, his father didn't send him to any tuition-based schools. Taking everything into consideration, he started his schooling with Reverend H. J. Graham at Garsington Rectory in Oxfordshire. Afterward, he moved to Ipswich Grammar School, from where he graduated in 1873. In 1884, Haggard had a five-shilling stake with his brother, asserting that he could compose a preferred novel over Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Treasure Island'. He composed it in the weeks between January and 21st April, 1885. Right away, he set out on writing 'Lord Solomon's Mines' which got distributed in 1885 and immediately turned into a top-of-the-line novel. Even though he had kept on working in legal matters irregularly, he surrendered it and started to focus on writing, serializing another well-known work, 'She: A History of Adventure' in 'The Graphic' magazine between October 1886 and January 1887. At last, the work was distributed as a novel in 1887. In 1887, he distributed another significant work, 'Allan Quatermain' which was a spin-off of 'Lord Solomon's Mines'. Among his other famous works of that time were 'Cleopatra' (1889), 'Nothing the Lily' (1892), and so on. In 1891, he headed out to Mexico to rework his book, 'Montezuma's Daughter' (1893). While continuing with his journey, he received the news that his only child died which dishear...