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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... young lady of about twenty - 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 ...
... young lady of about twenty - 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 ...
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... young gentleman came slowly in . He was a very nice - looking young man , tall and well shaped , with a fair skin ... lady who was seated in the office , and his whole demeanour underwent a most remarkable change ; out came the ...
... young gentleman came slowly in . He was a very nice - looking young man , tall and well shaped , with a fair skin ... lady who was seated in the office , and his whole demeanour underwent a most remarkable change ; out came the ...
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... young gentleman did so , and a tall , melancholy - looking clerk appeared . " No. 18 , " snarled Mr. Meeson , in the ... girl before him . " If you want money , Miss Smithers , " he said , " you had better write us another book . I ...
... young gentleman did so , and a tall , melancholy - looking clerk appeared . " No. 18 , " snarled Mr. Meeson , in the ... girl before him . " If you want money , Miss Smithers , " he said , " you had better write us another book . I ...
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... young lady ; mind what you are saying . I have a witness ; Eustace , you hear , ' cheated ' ! Eustace , ' cheated ' ! " " I hear , " said Eustace , grimly . " Yes , Mr. Meeson , I said ' cheated ' ; and I will repeat it , whether I am ...
... young lady ; mind what you are saying . I have a witness ; Eustace , you hear , ' cheated ' ! Eustace , ' cheated ' ! " " I hear , " said Eustace , grimly . " Yes , Mr. Meeson , I said ' cheated ' ; and I will repeat it , whether I am ...
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... girl will be worth fifteen hundred a year to the house . What do you think of it , young man , eh ? " " I think , " answered his nephew , on whose good - tempered face a curious look of contempt and anger had gathered , " I think that ...
... girl will be worth fifteen hundred a year to the house . What do you think of it , young man , eh ? " " I think , " answered his nephew , on whose good - tempered face a curious look of contempt and anger had gathered , " I think that ...
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AUGUSTAʼS LITTLE SISTER CHAPTER IV AUGUSTAS DECISION | |
THE R M S KANGAROO | |
MR TOMBEY GOES FORWARD | |
THE CATASTROPHE | |
KERGUELEN LAND | |
AUGUSTA TO THE RESCUE | |
AT HANOVERSQUARE | |
EUSTACE CONSULTS A LAWYER | |
SHORT ON LEGAL ETIQUETTE | |
HOW AUGUSTA WAS FILED | |
AUGUSTA FLIES | |
MEESON V ADDISON AND ANOTHER | |
JAMES BREAKS DOWN | |
GRANT AS PRAYED | |
THE LAST OF MR MEESON | |
RESCUED | |
SOUTHAMPTON QUAY | |
BEFORE THE RIGHT HONOURABLE THE PRESIDENT IN THE MATTER OF MEESON DECEASED | |
EUSTACE BUYS A PAPER | |
ST GEORGES HANOVERSQUARE | |
ADDISON AND ANOTHER | |
MEESONS ONCE AGAIN | |
THE | |
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