The Wanderer's Necklace - Haggard, Henry Rider
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In 'The Wanderer's Necklace,' Henry Rider Haggard delivers a captivating tale that intertwines themes of adventure, resilience, and the search for identity. Set against the backdrop of a richly detailed late Victorian landscape, the narrative follows the journey of a young man whose quest takes him through the tumultuous terrains of Africa and the mysteries of love and regret. Haggard's prose is marked by its vivid imagery and lyrical quality, reflecting the era's fascination with exploration and exotic locales, while navigating the moral complexities of colonialism which were ever-present in…mehr

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In 'The Wanderer's Necklace,' Henry Rider Haggard delivers a captivating tale that intertwines themes of adventure, resilience, and the search for identity. Set against the backdrop of a richly detailed late Victorian landscape, the narrative follows the journey of a young man whose quest takes him through the tumultuous terrains of Africa and the mysteries of love and regret. Haggard's prose is marked by its vivid imagery and lyrical quality, reflecting the era's fascination with exploration and exotic locales, while navigating the moral complexities of colonialism which were ever-present in contemporary literary discourse. Haggard, a pioneering figure in the genre of adventure fiction, himself undertook numerous expeditions to Africa, experiences that profoundly shaped his worldview. His deep engagement with themes of imperialism and race, coupled with personal reflections on loss and redemption, shine through in this novel. Inspired by his own wanderings and the narratives of the people he encountered, Haggard's work is not merely a fiction of adventure but a commentary on the human experience and societal constructs. 'The Wanderer's Necklace' is a must-read for enthusiasts of classic literature and adventure stories alike. Haggard's masterful storytelling invites readers to reflect on their own journeys of self-discovery, making this work both an entertaining adventure and a profound meditative experience.
Autorenporträt
Henry Rider Haggard (1856 - 1925) war ein britischer Schriftsteller des 19. Jahrhunderts, bekannt für seine Abenteuerromane. Er wurde am 22. Juni 1856 in England geboren. Haggard verbrachte einige Zeit in Südafrika, wo er Erfahrungen sammelte, die seine späteren Romane prägten. Sein bekanntestes Werk ist "König Salomons Schatzkammer", das zu einer der klassischen Abenteuergeschichten der viktorianischen Ära wurde. Haggard schrieb über 50 Bücher, die sich oft mit Themen wie Kolonialismus, Abenteuer und übernatürlichen Elementen beschäftigten. Er verstarb am 14. Mai 1925 in England.