The Buried Man: A Life of H. Rider Haggard | Stephen Coan at Love Books

Описание: Join Prof. Jane Carruthers in conversation with Stephen Coan about his latest book, The Buried Man: A Life of H. Rider Haggard.

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About the book:

The Buried Man is a richly detailed biography of H. Rider Haggard, the bestselling author of King Solomon’s Mines and She. Drawing on new research, Stephen Coan reveals Haggard’s formative years in South Africa, his enduring literary impact, and the emotional complexities that shaped his life and work. A must-read for fans of biography, literature, and colonial history.

About the author:

Stephen Coan is a journalist, a theatre and film writer-director; author of a poetry collection, Chant of the Doves; and editor of two volumes of previously unpublished work by H. Rider Haggard: Diary of An African Journey (1914) and (with Alfred Tella) Mameena and Other Plays. He lives in Johannesburg.

About Love Books:

Love Books is an independent bookstore with a unique selection of titles, including children's books. Located in the eclectic suburb of Melville in Johannesburg, the store's welcoming and cosy atmosphere will invigorate your love for books.

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