Eric Brighteyes - H. Rider Haggard

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Résumé :
'Eric Brighteyes' is pirate romance stimulated by Norse sagas and Haggard's 1888 visit to Iceland. A great story featuring characters in an ill-starred destined romance which ends in bloody mayhem. It is the tale of a courageous and honest man who is distinct by luck or mishaps. This fantasy tragedy set mainly in Iceland and its background. It whirls around a love triangle between Eric, Gudruda, and Swanhild. In the centre there is a strong hero, bravely fighting for his morals and position.

Biographie:
Sir Henry Rider Haggard, born on June 22, 1856, in Bradenham, United Kingdom, was a prominent English writer known for his adventure fiction, particularly those set in exotic locations like Africa. His novels often blend thrilling adventures with elements of fantasy and exploration. Haggard was also active in land reform efforts across the British Empire, advocating for improvements in the lives of indigenous peoples. He married Mariana Louisa Margitson in 1880, with whom he had two daughters. Haggard's parents were William Meybohm Rider Haggard and Ella Doveton. Andrew Lang, born March 31, 1844, in Selkirk, United Kingdom, was a Scottish poet, novelist, and literary critic, best known for collecting folk and fairy tales. A scholar with a broad range of interests, Lang contributed to anthropology and was a notable figure at the University of St Andrews, where the Andrew Lang lectures were named in his honor. Lang's marriage to Leonora Blanche Alleyne in 1875 marked a personal chapter in his life. His legacy is deeply embedded in children's literature, with his fairy tale collections remaining influential. Lang passed away on July 20, 1912, in Banchory, United Kingdom....

Sommaire:
'Eric Brighteyes' is pirate romance stimulated by Norse sagas and Haggard's 1888 visit to Iceland. A great story featuring characters in an ill-starred destined romance which ends in bloody mayhem. It is the tale of a courageous and honest man who is distinct by luck or mishaps. This fantasy tragedy set mainly in Iceland and its background. It whirls around a love triangle between Eric, Gudruda, and Swanhild. In the centre there is a strong hero, bravely fighting for his morals and position....