Colonel Quaritch, V.C.: A Tale of Country Life (eBook)
288 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654733789-8 (EAN)
Sir Henry Rider Haggard, born on June 22, 1856, in Bradenham, Norfolk, England, was a prolific English writer who gained acclaim for his adventure novels set in exotic locations. Educated at Ipswich Grammar School and by private tutors, Haggard's early years did not foretell his future literary success. Initially, he pursued a career in the British civil service, spending time in South Africa where the vast landscapes and history would heavily influence his later writing. Haggard's novels vividly reflect his interest in archaeology, history, and travel, earning him a reputation as a pioneer of the 'lost world' literary genre. His work is characterized by a narrative style that is both imaginative and engaging, often featuring elements of fantasy and the supernatural. Notable among his oeuvre, which includes over 50 novels, is 'Colonel Quaritch, V.C.: A Tale of Country Life' (1888), showcasing not only an adventure narrative but also a detailed depiction of rural English life. However, Haggard's fame primarily rests on his best-known novels, 'King Solomon's Mines' (1885) and 'She' (1887), which have become classics of the adventure genre. He was knighted in 1912 for his contributions to literature. Haggard passed away on May 14, 1925, but his work continues to be read and has had a lasting impact on not only literature but also cinema and popular culture at large.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 16.9.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker |
Schlagworte | 19th century British literature • Adventure and romance novels • Antique books and novels • Character exploration • Classic country life tales • Colonel Quaritch • Country Life • english countryside fiction • English literature • english village • Fiction • historical fiction • Honour and love • H. Rider Haggard novels • Late 19th-century prose • Literature of social classes • pastoral fiction • Pastoral tradition • Rural sensibilities • societal change • Valor and heroism in literature • Victorian England • Victorian Literature |
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