Regeneration

Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider), 1856-1925Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.6

Word count: 334K words
Chapters: 34

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Regeneration by H. Rider HaggardAuthor: Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider), 1856-1925,Language: English, Class: HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare, Release Date: Sep 11, 2004

Editor's review

This work is by the British writer Henry Rider Haggard and falls under the category of social pathology and social welfare; it is released free of charge by Project Gutenberg. Haggard is known for adventure novels, but this book turns to social issues, discussing the renewal and reconstruction of individuals and groups, and reflects the concern of late Victorian intellectuals with social reform. For readers studying late nineteenth-century British social thought, charity and moral reform, this book offers a primary-text perspective. The style is more discursive, and reading requires a certain command of English and historical background knowledge. It is suitable as supplementary reading for the history of sociology or the tradition of social concern in English literature, rather than light entertainment. Readers are advised to understand the claims in the book in light of the social reform movements of the time, note the historical limitations of the author's position, and read critically to better appreciate its value as historical material.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Scholars and students studying the intellectual history of late Victorian Britain
Professional readers concerned with the historical origins of social work and charity
Literary researchers interested in Haggard's non-fiction writing
Social science enthusiasts able to read original English texts

Not a good fit for

General readers expecting a Haggard-style adventure novel
Readers with weak English who need a Chinese translation
Those hoping for a practical guide to contemporary social welfare policy

Reading tips

First learn about the background of late nineteenth-century British social reform, then enter the text to understand the author's concerns
Read chapter by chapter by theme and take notes, outlining the author's core judgments on the causes of social pathology
Read alongside contemporary works on social improvement and analyze the similarities and differences between positions

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FAQ

Is this book a novel or a social discussion?

Judging from the category listed, the book belongs to social pathology and social welfare in the social sciences, not the adventure novels Haggard was known for. It is closer to a discussion of social issues, dealing with the renewal and reconstruction of individuals and society; readers should approach it as a work of thought rather than expecting a plot-driven narrative.

How difficult is the original English?

This is English discursive writing from the late nineteenth to early twentieth century, with long sentences, period vocabulary and specialized expressions from the field of social reform. Readers with university-level English can manage with a dictionary, but patience is needed; background historical materials are recommended to lower the threshold of understanding.

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Project Gutenberg provides free electronic texts, and this book is released by that project, making it easy to obtain and search. Readers should note that the electronic edition is a public-domain text and may lack modern editorial notes; historical names and institutional terms must be checked independently. It is suitable as a primary text for research.

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Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider), 1856-1925 Author

H. Rider Haggard (Henry Rider Haggard, 1856–1925) was an English writer best known for his adventure and fantasy novels. Because public information is limited, his detailed life and educational background are not discussed here. The library holds 64 of his works, including representative titles such as King Solomon's Mines, She, Allan Quatermain, Nada the Lily, The People of the Mist, She and Allan, and Wisdom's Daughter. His writing often centers on African settings and exotic exploration, blending treasure hunting, ancient civilizations, mysterious women, and lost worlds into tightly plotted, highly imaginative stories. Characters such as Allan Quatermain have had a lasting influence on adventure literature, and his works have been translated into many languages and remain popular with readers.