The World's Desire
by H. Rider Haggard and Andrew Lang
- First published
- 1890
- Reading level
- Easy
- Price
- Free
About the book
"The World's Desire" by H. Rider Haggard and Andrew Lang is a fantasy novel published in 1890. Odysseus returns to Ithaca after a second journey, only to find his home destroyed by plague and his wife Penelope dead. Guided by a vision of Helen of Troy, he embarks on a final quest to Egypt, where he encounters a treacherous queen, ancient prophecies, and dangerous magic. The novel weaves Greek mythology with the Biblical Exodus in an epic tale of love, loss, and destiny.
- Fantasy fiction
- Adventure stories
- Greece
- Odysseus, King of Ithaca (Mythological character)
- Helen, of Troy, Queen of Sparta
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #2763. The World's Desire on Wikipedia.
