Category: King Solomons Mines

OTD d. H. Rider Haggard – 12 quotes & how to survive reading in the modern era

Rider Haggard books as background theme

Today is the anniversary of the death of Sir Henry Rider Haggard (1856 - 1925). Haggard was a Norfolk born English writer famous for his adventure stories, but he also wrote non fiction. His two most popular books were King Solomon's Mines (1885) and She (1886). A Rider Haggard Society (UK) was formed in 1985.... Continue Reading →

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Interview: Roger Luckhurst on Rider Haggard & King Solomon’s Mines

Listen here for an interview with Roger Luckhurst by Oxford Academic (OUP) on H. Rider Haggard and King Solomon's Mines. Roger was editor of the Oxford World's Classics edition of King Solomon's Mines. About 16 minutes long - I found it enjoyable and enlightening. About the author: Roger Luckhurst has written widely on Victorian popular fiction,... Continue Reading →

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