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Heinrich August Luyken
1864–1947
A German-born British writer, trader, and evangelist, he became one of the notable early novelists in Esperanto. His adventure stories often mix danger, history, and strong moral conviction.
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Stranga heredaĵo: Romano originale verkita
by Heinrich August Luyken
About the author
Born in Altenkirchen, Germany, on December 10, 1864, Heinrich August Luyken studied at school in Düsseldorf before moving to England in 1885. He later married, became a British citizen, and worked as a trader in London.
Luyken is remembered chiefly for his Esperanto fiction. He wrote a series of adventure novels that helped build the early literature of the language, and he is often described as one of the first important original novelists in Esperanto.
His books frequently combine action with religious and ethical themes, reflecting his Christian beliefs as well as his interest in reaching an international readership through Esperanto. He died in Amersham, England, on September 21, 1947.