Ayesha
The Return of She
Published in 1900, Ayesha is a historical fantasy and adventure fiction novel by H. Rider Haggard. Much of the action takes place in Africa and Asia. Key subjects include Immortalism.
14 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 463 editions across 5 languages.
At about 308 pages, most readers finish it in 5–6 hours.
About Ayesha
Guided by a vision, an Englishman and his companion search the mountains of Asia for the reincarnation of an ancient Egyptian priestess.
Opening line
“VERILY and indeed it is the unexpected that happens!”
Quick answers
Who wrote Ayesha?
Ayesha was written by H. Rider Haggard and first published in 1900.
What genre is Ayesha?
It is usually shelved as Historical Fantasy, Adventure and Classic Fantasy.
How long is Ayesha?
The median edition has 308 pages, about 5–6 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Ayesha?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Picture of Dorian Gray, The Well at the World's End and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland / Through the Looking Glass.
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