She: a History of Adventure - a Book That Inspired Tolkien: With Original Illustrations (Professor's Bookshelf, Band 11) - Softcover

Haggard, H Rider

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1925110133 ISBN 13: 9781925110135

Verlag: Leaves of Gold Press, 2020

Inhaltsangabe

This new edition of "She" is richer than all previous editions, because it is the first to contain illustrations from not one but *four* artists who were contemporaries of JRR Tolkien, and whose works he admired. "She" was first published in book form in 1887. The story is an enduring classic, more than a century old. It's a fantasy adventure packed with action, mystery, wonder, supernatural marvels and beauty, along with violence and darkness. While it bears some of the now-discredited hallmarks of the era in which it was written, it remains an enthralling page-turner. Refreshingly, considering 19th century social attitudes, it features a strong woman with a complex personality as the central character. When he was growing up, JRR Tolkien greatly enjoyed reading all the works of H. Rider Haggard, the author of "She". In particular, he stated in a 1966 interview, "I suppose as a boy 'She' interested me as much as anything. . ." Many interesting parallels can be drawn between "The Lord of the Rings" and "She". Readers will find echoes of Galadriel and her mirror here, and arguably, even the literary progenitors of Frodo and The One Ring. This edition contains more than 40 original illustrations as enjoyed by JRR Tolkien.

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Sir Henry Rider Haggard, born on June 22, 1856, in Bradenham, United Kingdom, was a prominent English writer known for his adventure fiction, particularly those set in exotic locations like Africa. His novels often blend thrilling adventures with elements of fantasy and exploration. Haggard was also active in land reform efforts across the British Empire, advocating for improvements in the lives of indigenous peoples. He married Mariana Louisa Margitson in 1880, with whom he had two daughters. Haggard's parents were William Meybohm Rider Haggard and Ella Doveton. Andrew Lang, born March 31, 1844, in Selkirk, United Kingdom, was a Scottish poet, novelist, and literary critic, best known for collecting folk and fairy tales. A scholar with a broad range of interests, Lang contributed to anthropology and was a notable figure at the University of St Andrews, where the Andrew Lang lectures were named in his honor. Lang's marriage to Leonora Blanche Alleyne in 1875 marked a personal chapter in his life. His legacy is deeply embedded in children's literature, with his fairy tale collections remaining influential. Lang passed away on July 20, 1912, in Banchory, United Kingdom.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Leaves of Gold Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2020
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1925110133
• ISBN 13: 9781925110135
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Zeichner: Greiffenhagen Maurice, Kerr Charles H.M., Johnson E. K., Wilmshurst G. C.
• Anzahl der Seiten: 336
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