sir henry rider haggard

Thân thiện

Sir Henry Rider Haggard wrote many exciting adventure stories.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Sir Henry Rider Haggard: A British author, primarily of adventure fiction set in exotic locations, whose works are characterized by romantic plots and elements of the lost world and imperial adventure genres. He is best known for his novel King Solomon's Mines.

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • The adventure novels of Sir Henry Rider Haggard were immensely popular in the late 19th century.
  • Sir Henry Rider Haggard is often compared to other writers of imperial romance.

Advanced Usage

• "In the style of Haggard": Used to describe adventure fiction that features exploration, ancient mysteries, and a romanticized view of Africa or other "unknown" lands.
  • The film's plot, with its lost city and treasure map, felt very much in the style of Haggard.

Variants and Related Words

• Haggardian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the works of H. Rider Haggard.
  • The story had a Haggardian sense of adventure and discovery.

Synonyms

• Author, novelist, writer.

Related Phrases

• "She-who-must-be-obeyed": A famous phrase originating from H. Rider Haggard's novel , often used idiomatically to refer to a powerful, mysterious, or domineering woman.
  • He jokingly referred to his strict boss as "she-who-must-be-obeyed."

Học thuật

Noun

1. British writer noted for romantic adventure novels (1856-1925)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Haggard
• Rider Haggard
• Sir Henry Rider Haggard