H. Rider Haggard

The Treasure Of The Lake (eBook, ePUB)

A Quest for Hidden Riches Beneath the Mysterious Lake

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Produktbeschreibung

In 'The Treasure of the Lake', H. Rider Haggard weaves a captivating tale of adventure and discovery set against the backdrop of a richly imagined fictional landscape. This gripping narrative follows the protagonist's quest for a fabled treasure hidden within a mysterious lake, blending elements of fantasy, romance, and moral lessons. Haggard's prose exhibits a vivid, descriptive style, inviting readers into an enchanting world filled with peril and intrigue. As part of the late 19th-century genre of imperial fiction, this work reflects the era's fascination with exploration and the exotic, while also probing the complexities of human desire and ethical choices. H. Rider Haggard, a pioneering figure in adventure literature, drew inspiration from his extensive travels in Africa and the European Romantic tradition. A contemporary of other literary giants, Haggard sought to immerse readers in adventures that were not just thrilling but also reflective of deeper philosophical questions about civilization and savagery. His experiences and a profound understanding of the human spirit undoubtedly fueled the imaginative scope of this narrative. Readers seeking a blend of adventure, moral introspection, and rich world-building will find 'The Treasure of the Lake' both enriching and entertaining. This novel not only showcases Haggard's storytelling prowess but also serves as a reflection on the timeless quest for knowledge and the consequences of human ambition.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 255
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. November 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4066338085399
• Artikelnr.: 64077964

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...