The World's Desire is a novel written by H. Rider Haggard, a British author known for his adventure stories. The book is a collaboration between Haggard and Andrew Lang, a Scottish writer and literary critic. The story is set in ancient Greece and Egypt and follows the adventures of Odysseus, the legendary hero of the Trojan War, as he embarks on a quest to find the beautiful and mysterious Helen of Troy.Odysseus is driven by a deep desire for Helen, who has been abducted by the Egyptian pharaoh, Amenartas. Along the way, ...
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The World's Desire is a novel written by H. Rider Haggard, a British author known for his adventure stories. The book is a collaboration between Haggard and Andrew Lang, a Scottish writer and literary critic. The story is set in ancient Greece and Egypt and follows the adventures of Odysseus, the legendary hero of the Trojan War, as he embarks on a quest to find the beautiful and mysterious Helen of Troy.Odysseus is driven by a deep desire for Helen, who has been abducted by the Egyptian pharaoh, Amenartas. Along the way, he meets a cast of characters, including the sorceress Circe, the goddess Isis, and the warrior Achilles. Together, they face many challenges and obstacles, including battles with monsters and the wrath of the gods.As Odysseus journeys deeper into Egypt, he begins to uncover a dark and ancient secret that threatens to destroy the world. He must use all his cunning and bravery to save Helen and prevent the prophecy from coming true.The World's Desire is a thrilling adventure story that combines elements of Greek mythology, Egyptian history, and fantasy. It is a gripping tale of love, heroism, and the struggle between good and evil.A hard fight it had been and a long, and the Wanderer was weary. He took the tiller of the ship in his hand, and steered for the South and for the noonday sun, which was now at his highest in the heavens. But suddenly the bright light of the sky was darkened and the air was filled with the rush, and the murmur, and the winnowing of innumerable wings. -- Written with Andrew Lang.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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