Description: Education of Abraham Cahan, Stein/Conan/Davison, 1969, Jewish Pub Soc - Title was first published 1887. - 5 x 7.5 x 2 inches approx.; 310 pages; hdbk from Wikipedia: The story is a first-person narrative which follows the journey of Horace Holly and his ward Leo Vincey to a lost kingdom in the African interior. They encounter a primitive race of natives and a mysterious white queen named Ayesha who reigns as the all-powerful "She" or "She-who-must-be-obeyed". Haggard developed many of the conventions of the lost world genre which countless authors have emulated. Haggard was "part of the literary reaction against domestic realism that has been called a romance revival." Other writers following this trend were Robert Louis Stevenson, George MacDonald, and William Morris. Haggard was inspired by his experiences living in South Africa for seven years (1875–82) working at the highest levels of the British colonial administration. Like many of his works, She is a vivid example of what is now labeled as "imperialist literature". As such, the story embraces concepts of race and evolution, especially notions of degeneration, racial decline and racial purity, prominent in the late Victorian period and at the turn of the century—ideas whose influence would shape the 20th century. In nineteenth-century Europe and America, works by Haggard and others—such as G.A. Henty—were devoured by a voracious audience that included children. In the figure of She, the novel notably explored themes of female authority and feminine behaviour. Its representation of womanhood has received both praise and criticism. ---------------------------------------Condition:Cover shows newish leather spine cover, and otherwise moderate edge-wear. Has hinge-support inside front cover. No owner name inside. Binding/hinges are tight/strong, though some pages protrude a bit on the edge. Only very light/faint age-tanning to paper, which remains strong/supple. Three small edge-tears or chips are repaired. Interior is otherwise clean...no stains, marks, folds, or tears found. Book is robust for normal use.
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