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Victorian adventure; ancient city and timeless queen.
If you're into classic tales of exploration and mystical allure, "She" could captivate your imagination. This novel will transport you to another era, steeped in the sentiments and ponderings of the late Victorian age. Follow the trek into the heart of Africa and experience the entanglement of imperialism and the supernatural through Haggard's narrative, which also subtly dissects contemporary views on race and gender. It's a window into past adventures that still spark wonder today.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9781551116471
Publisher: Broadview Press
Date of Publication: 2006-02-10
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.57
(rated by 13623 readers)
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First published in 1886–87, H. Rider Haggard’s imperial romance follows its English heroes from the quiet rooms of Cambridge to the uncharted interior of Africa in search of a legendary lost city with an ageless white queen. The two men find their way to the ancient city of Kôr, where the beautiful and mysterious Ayesha, “She-who-must-be-obeyed,” rules. Despite her cruelty, both men become fascinated by Ayesha, who leads them on a harrowing journey to bathe in the underground “River of Life.” A thrilling “history of adventure,” She also reveals the complexity of Victorian attitudes towards race, gender, exploration, and empire. This Broadview edition presents the novel in its original illustrated Graphic magazine version, never before republished, and includes a critical introduction and supporting materials that demonstrate the novel’s relationship to late-Victorian issues such as imperialism, archaeology, race, evolution, and the rise of the “New Woman.”
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Victorian adventure; ancient city and timeless queen.
If you're into classic tales of exploration and mystical allure, "She" could captivate your imagination. This novel will transport you to another era, steeped in the sentiments and ponderings of the late Victorian age. Follow the trek into the heart of Africa and experience the entanglement of imperialism and the supernatural through Haggard's narrative, which also subtly dissects contemporary views on race and gender. It's a window into past adventures that still spark wonder today.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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