“There are things and there are faces which, when felt or seen for the first time, stamp themselves upon the mind like a sun image on a sensitized plate and there remain unalterably fixed.”
Quote by H. Rider Haggard
Work
Delphi Works of H. Rider Haggard (Illustrated)
This illustrated collection brings together a selection of H. Rider Haggard's most renowned works, including 'King Solomon's Mines', 'She', and 'Allan Quatermain', showcasing the author's adventurous storytelling and richly detailed descriptions of exotic settings. more
Author
H. Rider Haggard
H. Rider Haggard was a British writer known for his adventure novels. His work 'She' is considered a pioneer of early science fiction, having a profound impact on literature and cinema. more
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Source: Delphi Complete Works of H. Rider Haggard (Illustrated)
“Truly time should be measured by events, and not by the lapse of hours.”
Source: She
“Where I was raised a woman's word was law. I ain't quite outgrowed that yet.”
Source: Riders of the Purple Sage
Source: Riders of the Purple Sage and the Rainbow Trail
“If I fished only to capture fish, my fishing trips would have ended long ago.”
Source: Tales of Southern Rivers
“Every once in a while I feel the tremendous force of the novel. But it does not stay with me.”
“I am full of fire and passion. I am not ready yet for great concentration and passion.”
“I confess that reading proofs is a pleasure. It stimulates and inspires me.”