She--A History of Adventure

Starred review from April 1, 2011

Haggard's enormously popular and groundbreaking 1887 novel combines the search for a lost civilization and a fountain of youth with dangerous adventures in unknown parts, classic implicit colonial imperialism, and just a touch of sympathy for non-Western cultures. It is the direct ancestor of modern adventure tales from Tarzan to Indiana Jones; more than a century later, it remains a gripping tale, far less dated than many of its formulaic followers. In this definitive audio edition, narrator Bill Homewood (King Solomon's Mines) does an outstanding job of gently drawing listeners into the story until only the story exists. Highly recommended for all appreciators of adventure tales.--I. Pour-El, Des Moines Area Community Coll., Boone, IA

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