Mr. Meeson's WillDigiCat, 04.09.2022 - 163 Seiten In 'Mr. Meeson's Will,' H. Rider Haggard moves beyond his celebrated tales of adventure to spin a narrative woven with the legal and moral complexities of inheritance and authorship. This novel diverges from Haggard's typical exotic locales and instead delves into the industrialized world with a sharp analysis of Victorian society. The literary style of the book is marked by Haggard's distinctive narrative voice and is framed within the broader context of 19th-century English literature, where it finds its place among the critiques of societal norms and the exploration of individual rights amidst a rapidly changing economic landscape. Haggard, renowned for his African adventures and the creation of the iconic character Allan Quatermain, infuses his personal experiences into his writing. As a former barrister's clerk and someone with firsthand knowledge of the publishing world's intricacies, Haggard brings authenticity and incisive commentary to the discussion of intellectual property and the often convoluted path of legacies. His insights presciently echo in today's conversations surrounding copyright and the ownership of creative work. 'Mr. Meeson's Will' stands out as a testament to Haggard's versatility and his acute understanding of human nature and societal constructs. This work is recommended for not only enthusiasts of Haggard's adventure narratives but also for readers who appreciate Victorian literature's nuanced examination of morality and legal dilemmas. The novel's republishing by DigiCat assures that its classic status is honored and that its themes and Haggard's keen literary craftsmanship continue to be celebrated and studied. |
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H. Rider Haggard. H. Rider Haggard Mr. Meeson's Will EAN 8596547241348 DigiCat, 2022 Contact: DigiCat@okpublishing.info TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER I. — AUGUSTA AND HER PUBLISHER.
H. Rider Haggard. H. Rider Haggard Mr. Meeson's Will EAN 8596547241348 DigiCat, 2022 Contact: DigiCat@okpublishing.info TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER I. — AUGUSTA AND HER PUBLISHER.
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H. Rider Haggard. TABLE. OF. CONTENTS. CHAPTER I. — AUGUSTA AND HER PUBLISHER. CHAPTER II. — HOW EUSTACE WAS DISINHERITED. CHAPTER III. — AUGUSTA'S LITTLE SISTER. CHAPTER IV. — AUGUSTA'S DECISION. CHAPTER V. — THE R.M.S. KANGAROO ...
H. Rider Haggard. TABLE. OF. CONTENTS. CHAPTER I. — AUGUSTA AND HER PUBLISHER. CHAPTER II. — HOW EUSTACE WAS DISINHERITED. CHAPTER III. — AUGUSTA'S LITTLE SISTER. CHAPTER IV. — AUGUSTA'S DECISION. CHAPTER V. — THE R.M.S. KANGAROO ...
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... Contents “Now mark you, my masters: this is comedy.”—OLD PLAY. Everybody who has any connection with Birmingham will be acquainted with the vast publishing establishment still known by the short title of “Meeson's,” which is perhaps the ...
... Contents “Now mark you, my masters: this is comedy.”—OLD PLAY. Everybody who has any connection with Birmingham will be acquainted with the vast publishing establishment still known by the short title of “Meeson's,” which is perhaps the ...
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... Contents There was a pause—a dreadful pause. The flash had left the cloud, but the answering thunder had not burst upon the ear. Mr. Meeson gasped. Then he took up the cheque which Augusta had thrown — HOW EUSTACE WAS DISINHERITED.
... Contents There was a pause—a dreadful pause. The flash had left the cloud, but the answering thunder had not burst upon the ear. Mr. Meeson gasped. Then he took up the cheque which Augusta had thrown — HOW EUSTACE WAS DISINHERITED.
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... contents, known as Pompadour Hall, to his nephew, Eustace H. Meeson. “Very well,” he said, when the reading was finished; “now give it to me.” Mr. Todd obeyed, and handed the document to his patron, who deliberately rent it into ...
... contents, known as Pompadour Hall, to his nephew, Eustace H. Meeson. “Very well,” he said, when the reading was finished; “now give it to me.” Mr. Todd obeyed, and handed the document to his patron, who deliberately rent it into ...
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AUGUSTAS DECISION | |
THE R M S KANGAROO | |
MR TOMBEY GOES FORWARD | |
THE CATASTROPHE | |
KERGUELEN LAND | |
EUSTACE BUYS A PAPER | |
AT HANOVERSQUARE | |
EUSTACE CONSULTS A LAWYER | |
SHORT ON LEGAL ETIQUETTE | |
HOW AUGUSTA WAS FILED | |
AUGUSTA FLIES | |
MEESON V ADDISON AND ANOTHER | |
JAMES BREAKS DOWN | |
AUGUSTA TO THE RESCUE | |
THE LAST OF MR MEESON | |
RESCUED | |
SOUTHAMPTON QUAY | |
BEFORE THE RIGHT HONOURABLE THE PRESIDENT IN THE MATTER OF MEESON DECEASED | |
GRANT AS PRAYED | |
ST GEORGES HANOVERSQUARE | |
ADDISON AND ANOTHER | |
MEESONS ONCE AGAIN | |
THE | |
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