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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... five-and-twenty tame authors (who were illustrated by thirteen tame artists) sat—at salaries ranging from one to five hundred a year—in vault-like hutches in the basement, and week by week poured out that hat-work for which Meeson's was ...
... five-and-twenty tame authors (who were illustrated by thirteen tame artists) sat—at salaries ranging from one to five hundred a year—in vault-like hutches in the basement, and week by week poured out that hat-work for which Meeson's was ...
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... five, with pretty golden hair, deep grey eyes, a fine forehead, and a delicate mouth; just now, however, she looked very nervous. “Well, Miss Smithers, what is it?” asked the publisher. “I came, Mr. Meeson—I came about my book.” “Your ...
... five, with pretty golden hair, deep grey eyes, a fine forehead, and a delicate mouth; just now, however, she looked very nervous. “Well, Miss Smithers, what is it?” asked the publisher. “I came, Mr. Meeson—I came about my book.” “Your ...
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... five!” murmured Eustace, in the background. “Possibly, Miss Smithers; possibly;” went on the great man. “You must really forgive me if I am not acquainted with the exact condition of your private affairs. I am, however, aware from ...
... five!” murmured Eustace, in the background. “Possibly, Miss Smithers; possibly;” went on the great man. “You must really forgive me if I am not acquainted with the exact condition of your private affairs. I am, however, aware from ...
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... five years I shall be nothing but a slave to you, and, although I am now one of the most popular writers in the country, shall be obliged to accept a sum for my books upon which I cannot live. Do you know that yesterday I was offered a ...
... five years I shall be nothing but a slave to you, and, although I am now one of the most popular writers in the country, shall be obliged to accept a sum for my books upon which I cannot live. Do you know that yesterday I was offered a ...
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... five tame authors sat each like a rabbit in his little hutch and did hat-work by the yard, “who carried on like that. But they are quiet enough now—they don't show much spirit now. I know how to deal with that sort of thing—half- pay ...
... five tame authors sat each like a rabbit in his little hutch and did hat-work by the yard, “who carried on like that. But they are quiet enough now—they don't show much spirit now. I know how to deal with that sort of thing—half- pay ...
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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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