The Complete Works of Henry Rider Haggard (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Lost World Mysteries, Adventure Novels, Fantastical Stories, Historical Books & AutobiographyBy Henry Rider Haggard
Length694h 35m
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The Complete Works of Henry Rider Haggard gathers the astonishing range of a writer who helped define the late-Victorian adventure romance and the "lost world" tradition. From King Solomon's Mines and She to historical romances, African tales, and mystical quests, Haggard's fiction combines swift plotting, archaeological fascination, imperial anxiety, and a prose style at once vigorous, theatrical, and richly atmospheric. His narratives belong to the age of empire, yet they often reveal its tensions: desire for conquest is shadowed by awe before ancient civilizations, spiritual mystery, and the limits of European certainty. Sir Henry Rider Haggard was shaped decisively by his years in southern Africa, where he served in colonial administration and absorbed landscapes, conflicts, and oral traditions that would later animate his fiction. A contemporary of Stevenson and Kipling, he translated imperial experience into mythic adventure, creating figures such as Allan Quatermain and Ayesha who continue to haunt popular literature. His interests in history, law, agriculture, and spiritualism also inform the breadth of this collected oeuvre. This collection is recommended for readers of classic adventure, imperial Gothic, and nineteenth-century popular fiction. It offers both exhilarating storytelling and a revealing archive of Victorian imagination, making it invaluable to general readers and scholars alike.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
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GenreAction and Adventure, Literary Classics
Length694 hrs 35 mins
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Publish dateDec 22, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Complete Works of Henry Rider Haggard (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Author Biography
4Historical Context
5Synopsis (Selection)
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6Allan Quatermain Series:
7CHAPTER I. ALLAN LEARNS FRENCH
8CHAPTER II. THE ATTACK ON MARAISFONTEIN
9CHAPTER III. THE RESCUE
10CHAPTER IV. HERNANDO PEREIRA
11CHAPTER V. THE SHOOTING MATCH
12CHAPTER VI. THE PARTING
13CHAPTER VII. ALLAN'S CALL
14CHAPTER VIII. THE CAMP OF DEATH
15CHAPTER IX. THE PROMISE
16CHAPTER X. VROUW PRINSLOO SPEAKS HER MIND
17CHAPTER XI. THE SHOT IN THE KLOOF
18CHAPTER XII. DINGAAN'S BET
19CHAPTER XIII. THE REHEARSAL
20CHAPTER XIV. THE PLAY
21CHAPTER XV. RETIEF ASKS A FAVOUR
22CHAPTER XVI. THE COUNCIL
23CHAPTER XVII. THE MARRIAGE
24CHAPTER XVIII. THE TREATY
25CHAPTER XIX. DEPART IN PEACE
26CHAPTER XX. THE COURT-MARTIAL
27CHAPTER XXI. THE INNOCENT BLOOD
28CHAPTER I EARLY DAYS
29CHAPTER II THE FIRE-FIGHT
30CHAPTER III NORTHWARDS
31CHAPTER IV THE ZULU IMPI
32CHAPTER V THE END OF THE LAAGER
33CHAPTER VI STELLA
34CHAPTER VII THE BABOON-WOMAN
35CHAPTER VIII THE MARBLE KRAALS
36CHAPTER IX "LET US GO IN, ALLAN!"
37CHAPTER X HENDRIKA PLOTS EVIL
38CHAPTER XI GONE!
39CHAPTER XII THE MAGIC OF INDABA-ZIMBI
40CHAPTER XIII WHAT HAPPENED TO STELLA
41CHAPTER XIV FIFTEEN YEARS AFTER
42CHAPTER I. ALLAN QUATERMAIN HEARS OF MAMEENA
43CHAPTER II. THE MOONSHINE OF ZIKALI
44CHAPTER III. THE BUFFALO WITH THE CLEFT HORN
45CHAPTER IV. MAMEENA
46CHAPTER V. TWO BUCKS AND THE DOE
47CHAPTER VI. THE AMBUSH
48CHAPTER VII. SADUKO BRINGS THE MARRIAGE GIFT
49CHAPTER VIII. THE KING'S DAUGHTER
50CHAPTER IX. ALLAN RETURNS TO ZULULAND
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