She
“She” by H. Rider Haggard is a revised edition published by Penguin on October 1, 2001, featuring 368 pages in English. This classic Victorian adventure delves into the mysterious realm of Ayesha, the enigmatic white queen of a Central African tribe. The narrative follows three English gentlemen as they embark on a perilous journey filled with shipwrecks, fever, and encounters with cannibals in their quest to uncover her hidden domain.
Readers will discover a tale that intertwines themes of exploration and the unknown, showcasing the dynamics of dangerous women and adventurous men set against the backdrop of unexplored Africa. This edition, edited by Patrick Brantlinger, includes a critical introduction, suggestions for further reading, and explanatory notes, enriching the reading experience. As part of the Penguin Classics series, it reflects the publisher’s commitment to providing authoritative texts that enhance the understanding of significant literary works.
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A classic Victorian adventure into the realm of the unknown
“She” is Ayesha, the mysterious white queen of a Central African Tribe and the goal of three English gentlemen, who must face shipwreck, fever, and cannibals in their quest to find her hidden realm. First published in 1887, She has enthralled the imaginations of many-from Freud, who prescribed the book to one of his patients, to the generations of readers, who remain fascinated by the book’s revealing and fantastic representations of dangerous women, adventuring men, and unexplored Africa.
Available for the first time from Penguin Classics, edited by Patrick Brantlinger, this edition of one of the most famous works of popular literature includes a critical introduction, suggestions for further reading, and explanatory notes.
For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
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