Books by "H. Rider Haggard"
8 books found
Sir Walter Scott defined the parameters of the historical novel and illustrated his concept of the genre by writing a long series of novels dealing with medieval times, the Elizabethan Age and the 18th Century. Later novels written by his contemporaries and successors attracted smaller audiences. When Robert Louis Stevenson, in the early 1880s, enthusiastically expanded the boundaries of romantic fiction, he became a standard-bearer and an inspiration to many of his fellow-novelists: Walter Besant, Richard Doddridge Blackmore, Arthur Quiller-Couch, Arthur Conan Doyle, Stanley John Weyman, Anthony Hope, Henry Rider Haggard, and Rafael Sabatini.
Twenty-five years of St. Andrews, by the author of 'The recreations of a country parson'.
by Andrew Kennedy H. Boyd
1892
George Scithers published AMRA, a leading sword and sorcery fanzine, beginning in 1959. The term "swords and sorcery" first appeared there, and AMRA became a leading proponent of the subgenre. Several of the articles originally published in AMRA were later re-printed as part of two volumes about Conan the Barbarian, which Scithers co-edited with L. Sprague de Camp. Contributors to the magazine included all the leading fantasists of the day. This issue includes contributions from: Poul Anderson, Lin Carter, L. Sprague de Camp, and Larry Kafka.
The Essential Feminist Collection – 60 Powerful Classics in One Volume
by Henrik Ibsen, Charlotte Brontë, Marietta Holley, Henry James, Louisa May Alcott, John Stuart Mill, Zona Gale, Jane Austen, Thomas Hardy, Edith Wharton, Gene Stratton-Porter, Rebecca Harding Davis, Margaret Fuller, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Elia Wilkinson Peattie, Virginia Woolf, Mary Wollstonecraft, Willa Cather, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Mary Johnston, Grant Allen, Theodore Dreiser, Kate Chopin, Sojourner Truth, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Harriet Martineau, Fanny Burney, Mary Ware Dennett, Julia Ward Howe, Ada Cambridge, H. G. Wells, Sarah H. Bradford, D. H. Lawrence, Nikolai Leskov, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Leo Tolstoy, Margaret Deland, Elizabeth Gaskell, Margaret Oliphant, Margaret Mitchell, Elizabeth von Arnim, Elizabeth Burgoyne Corbett
2023 · Good Press
The Essential Feminist Collection 'Äì 60 Powerful Classics in One Volume is a groundbreaking anthology that spans diverse genres, cultural landscapes, and historic epochs. This collection enriches the feminist literary canon, offering narratives that challenge societal norms and illuminate the experiences of women. From the penetrating social critiques to romantic prose, the anthology encapsulates a wide range of literary styles'Äîtherein lies its power. The works within are unapologetically bold, questioning, and revolutionary, inviting readers into a dialogue that spans generations. Uniting pioneers such as Virginia Woolf, Jane Austen, and Louisa May Alcott, this collection provides a tapestry of voices that have significantly shaped feminist discourse. With contributions from diverse figures like Sojourner Truth and Charlotte Bront√ ́, this collection embraces both celebrated and underrepresented voices. By situating these works within their respective cultural and historical frames, the anthology echoes and enhances feminist movements worldwide, offering treasures of thought from the 18th century through to modern expressions of gender identity and equality. This anthology is an indispensable compendium for anyone interested in the evolution of feminist thought. It invites readers to explore an array of insights that traverse continents and centuries, highlighting the universal quest for gender equality and personal autonomy. Through the richness of literary expression, it offers an avenue for reflection, learning, and an appreciation of the brilliantly orchestrated conversations between some of literature's most compelling figures. This volume is not merely a collection of texts but a profound dialogue crafted in pursuit of equality, giving voice to the diverse pasts that shape our collective understanding.
Egyptomania takes us on a historical journey to unearth the Egypt of the imagination, a land of strange gods, mysterious magic, secret knowledge, monumental pyramids, enigmatic sphinxes, and immense wealth. Egypt has always exerted a powerful attraction on the Western mind, and an array of figures have been drawn to the idea of Egypt. Even the practical-minded Napoleon dreamed of Egyptian glory and helped open the antique land to explorers. Ronald H. Fritze goes beyond art and architecture to reveal Egyptomania’s impact on religion, philosophy, historical study, literature, travel, science, and popular culture. All those who remain captivated by the ongoing phenomenon of Egyptomania will revel in the mysteries uncovered in this book.