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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... leave in your hands, for £14; out of which I am to receive £3 1s.?” “Yes, Miss Smithers. Will you be so kind as to sign the receipt; the fact is that I have a good deal of business to attend to.” “No, Mr. Meeson,” suddenly said Augusta ...
... leave in your hands, for £14; out of which I am to receive £3 1s.?” “Yes, Miss Smithers. Will you be so kind as to sign the receipt; the fact is that I have a good deal of business to attend to.” “No, Mr. Meeson,” suddenly said Augusta ...
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... leave Meeson's for good and all.” “I won't beg your pardon for speaking the truth,” said Eustace, hotly: “the fact is that here you never hear the truth; all these poor devils creep and crawl about you, and daren't call their souls ...
... leave Meeson's for good and all.” “I won't beg your pardon for speaking the truth,” said Eustace, hotly: “the fact is that here you never hear the truth; all these poor devils creep and crawl about you, and daren't call their souls ...
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... leave every farthing I have—and that isn't much short of two millions, one way and another—to Addison and Roscoe. They don't want it, but that don't matter. You shan't have it—no, not a farthing of it; and I won't have a pile like that ...
... leave every farthing I have—and that isn't much short of two millions, one way and another—to Addison and Roscoe. They don't want it, but that don't matter. You shan't have it—no, not a farthing of it; and I won't have a pile like that ...
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... leave all my property, real and personal, to be divided in equal shares between my two partners, Alfred Tom Addison ... leaving this property, or are you? Don't trouble yourself to answer that, however, but just attend. Either you draw ...
... leave all my property, real and personal, to be divided in equal shares between my two partners, Alfred Tom Addison ... leaving this property, or are you? Don't trouble yourself to answer that, however, but just attend. Either you draw ...
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... leave any message?” “Yes, Sir, he bade me say that you should not be troubled with him again; but that he was sorry that you had parted from him in anger.” “Why did you not give me that message before?” “Because Mr. Eustace said I was ...
... leave any message?” “Yes, Sir, he bade me say that you should not be troubled with him again; but that he was sorry that you had parted from him in anger.” “Why did you not give me that message before?” “Because Mr. Eustace said I was ...
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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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