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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... Give Us This Day from the beginning , and I thank all of you who have been its faithful readers over the years . While I originally wrote Give Us This Day primarily for the Reformed Episcopal Church in Hot Springs , Arkansas at which I ...
... Give Us This Day from the beginning , and I thank all of you who have been its faithful readers over the years . While I originally wrote Give Us This Day primarily for the Reformed Episcopal Church in Hot Springs , Arkansas at which I ...
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... give way to other aircraft of a different category in the following order , but under any circumstances , mechanically driven aircraft shall give way to aircraft which are seen to be towing other aircraft . ( a ) Airplanes and ...
... give way to other aircraft of a different category in the following order , but under any circumstances , mechanically driven aircraft shall give way to aircraft which are seen to be towing other aircraft . ( a ) Airplanes and ...
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... give a considerably smaller gift. The difference between a comma and a decimal meant two fewer zeros. Their exhilaration disappeared like air out of a balloon. David sent an email from Kenya to the donor, insisting on re‐turning the ...
... give a considerably smaller gift. The difference between a comma and a decimal meant two fewer zeros. Their exhilaration disappeared like air out of a balloon. David sent an email from Kenya to the donor, insisting on re‐turning the ...
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... give up the pacifier when, after a few days, it will be trimmed so short there will no longer be anything to put in their mouth. If you do not decide to reduce the number of pacifiers at home to one, make sure you trim all of them. This ...
... give up the pacifier when, after a few days, it will be trimmed so short there will no longer be anything to put in their mouth. If you do not decide to reduce the number of pacifiers at home to one, make sure you trim all of them. This ...
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... give without expecting anything back. Now just stop and think about that for a while. Where do you give love without expecting anything back? Think about your family, yes there is an expectation that they will provide food, money or ...
... give without expecting anything back. Now just stop and think about that for a while. Where do you give love without expecting anything back? Think about your family, yes there is an expectation that they will provide food, money or ...
Inhalt
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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