H. Rider Haggard
Also known as Henry Rider Haggard, Sir Henry Rider Haggard, H. R. Haggard, H Rider Haggard
English adventure novelist (1856–1925)
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H. Rider Haggard was an English novelist who lived from 1856 to 1925 and became famous for writing adventure stories. His novels helped establish and popularize the adventure fiction genre during the late 19th century, making him one of the most widely read authors of his time.
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Person · Open Library
- Born
- 1856-06-22
- Died
- 1925-05-14
- Works
- 1033
Top works
- Maiwa's revenge, or, The war of the little hand
- Wisdom's daughter
- 雙雄較劍錄
- The works of H. Rider Haggard
- She, a history of adventure
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Listeners · Last.fm
- Listeners
- 194
- Total plays
- 3,015
Works in European collections
12 objects attributed to H. Rider Haggard, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana
Article
Sir Henry Rider Haggard (/ˈhæɡərd/; 22 June 1856 – 14 May 1925) was an English writer of adventure fiction romances set in exotic locations, predominantly Africa, and a pioneer of the lost world literary genre. He was also involved in land reform throughout the British Empire. His stories, situated at the lighter end of Victorian literature and including the eighteen Allan Quatermain stories beginning with King Solomon's Mines, continue to be popular and influential.
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