| Author |
Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider), 1856-1925 |
| Author |
Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912 |
| Title |
The World's Desire
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
John Bickers, Dagny, Emma Dudding and David Widger
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| Summary |
"The World's Desire" by H. Rider Haggard and Andrew Lang is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative evokes the rich tapestry of Greco-Egyptian mythology, following the famed hero Odysseus, also known as Ulysses, as he embarks on an extraordinary quest for the elusive ideal of beauty, represented by Helen of Troy. As Odysseus returns home after his epic travels, he discovers his homeland shrouded in desolation, spurring his journey towards a new adventure that holds both romantic and perilous connotations. At the start of the novel, the tone is somber as Odysseus approaches Ithaca, only to find it eerily silent and abandoned, stripped of life and warmth. The narrative captures his profound sense of loss as he reflects on the decline of his kingdom and the absence of his loved ones. In his exploration of the desolate landscape, he uncovers shocking remnants of death, leading him to mourn the demise of his past life. Furthermore, the narrative introduces themes of desire and the supernatural as he encounters a mystical vision of Helen, igniting his quest driven by longing. This opening establishes an atmosphere rife with emotional complexity and foreshadows the intertwining of fate and divine influence as Odysseus pursues "The World's Desire." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Fantasy fiction
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Subject |
Greece -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Odysseus, King of Ithaca (Mythological character) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Helen, of Troy, Queen of Sparta -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
2763 |
| Release Date |
Apr 4, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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