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H. Rider Haggard
H. Rider Haggard
1856-06-22 – 1925-05-14 · From United Kingdom- Books
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Sir Henry Rider Haggard (1856-1925) was an English novelist born at Bradenham, Norfolk. As a young man he worked in colonial South Africa, an experience that shaped the adventure romances that made him famous, among them King Solomon's Mines (1885), She (1887) and the Allan Quatermain novels. Set largely in Africa and drawing on lost civilisations, his books helped establish the Lost World genre. He also campaigned for agricultural and land reform across the British Empire, was knighted in 1912 and made a KBE in 1919.
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H. Rider Haggard is widely recognized for pioneering the 'Lost World' literary genre, with his adventure novels often set in unexplored regions of Africa. His works frequently feature themes of exploration, ancient civilizations, and thrilling quests.
Many of H. Rider Haggard's most famous works have been adapted into films and television series. "King Solomon's Mines" and "She" are among his novels that have seen multiple cinematic interpretations over the years.
New readers often begin with "King Solomon's Mines," as it is one of his most iconic and accessible adventure novels. Another popular starting point is "She," which introduces a memorable immortal queen and a journey into a hidden civilization.
H. Rider Haggard created several recurring characters, most notably Allan Quatermain, an English professional big game hunter and adventurer who appears in a series of novels. Another significant character is Ayesha, the immortal queen from the "She" series.