H. Rider Haggard
Sir Henry Rider Haggard KBE (/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, continue to be popular and influential.
Sir H. Rider Haggard KBE | |
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Haggard, c. 1905 | |
| Born | Henry Rider Haggard 22 June 1856 Bradenham, Norfolk, England |
| Died | 14 May 1925 (aged 68) Marylebone, London, England |
| Resting place | St. Mary's Church, Ditchingham, Norfolk, England |
| Occupation | Novelist, scholar |
| Period | 19th and 20th century |
| Genre | Adventure, fantasy, fables, romance, sci-fi, historical |
| Subject | Africa |
| Notable works | King Solomon's Mines, Allan Quatermain series, She: A History of Adventure |
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