Love Eternal - H. Rider Haggard

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Résumé :
The novel 'Love Eternal' is written by H. R. Haggard, published in 1918. It is a love story of a puritanical parson's son Godfrey Knight and a merchant's daughter Isobel Blake. Their love starts at the age of 10 and they are separated by Godfrey's father at the age of 17. Although they are bound to remain apart from each other but their love is immortal. They are physically apart but their souls grow nearer before leaving the body. These immortal lovers face trials and take pledge that they will meet forever after death.

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:
The novel 'Love Eternal' is written by H. R. Haggard, published in 1918. It is a love story of a puritanical parson's son Godfrey Knight and a merchant's daughter Isobel Blake. Their love starts at the age of 10 and they are separated by Godfrey's father at the age of 17. Although they are bound to remain apart from each other but their love is immortal. They are physically apart but their souls grow nearer before leaving the body. These immortal lovers face trials and take pledge that they will meet forever after death....