{"product_id":"the-worlds-desire-paperback","title":"The World's Desire - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAndrew Lang\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eH. Rider Haggard\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginally published in 1890, \u003ci\u003eThe World's Desire\u003c\/i\u003e follows a wandering man's odyssey as he discovers the traumatic fate of his loved ones and native land.\u003c\/b\u003e He is forced to embark on a new adventure led by the old gods. The story centers the fabled hero of Ithaca, Odysseus, as he returns from his latest trek. Instead of finding his wife and son, he's blindsided by a natural disaster including a deadly plague. His former home is in shambles and his wife Penelope is a casualty. Odysseus is overcome by grief and inspired to reconnect with his old love, Helen of Troy. Set in Ancient Egypt, Odysseus becomes embroiled in the local politics and personal relationships of its most powerful people. \u003ci\u003eThe World's Desire\u003c\/i\u003e is a vibrant adventure fantasy inspired by classic Greek mythology. Co-written by H. Rider Haggard and Andrew Lang, it delivers a high-stakes tale of tragedy and triumph. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of \u003ci\u003e The World's Desire\u003c\/i\u003e is both modern and readable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn unlucky man returns to his ancestral home to find death and disarray. \u003ci\u003eThe World's Desire\u003c\/i\u003e, by \u003cb\u003eH. Rider Haggard\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eAndrew Lang\u003c\/b\u003e, is a harrowing adventure about one man's unsung journey. He attempts to reconnect with his family but is met with sudden tragedy and a series of obstacles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 216\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.46 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 08, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42692404412479,"sku":"9781513281582","price":13.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/9a77754f379bae735b83ee3adc09ceb0.webp?v=1764995383","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-worlds-desire-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}