Benita, an African romance by H. Rider Haggard

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Author Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider), 1856-1925
Title Benita, an African romance
Note Reading ease score: 86.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benita_(novel)
Credits John Bickers, Emma Dudding, Dagny and David Widger
Summary "Benita, an African Romance" by H. Rider Haggard is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers on Benita Beatrix Clifford, a young woman of mixed heritage, as she embarks on a journey filled with adventure and emotional turmoil in Africa. Following a dramatic shipwreck, the narrative unfolds to explore themes of love, sacrifice, and the quest for identity against the backdrop of colonial Africa. The opening of the book sets an atmospheric tone, introducing readers to Benita as she contemplates the ship that carries her toward her father in Africa. A chance encounter with Robert Seymour, a fellow passenger, leads to a poignant connection between them. As they converse beneath the moonlight, hints of foreboding and destiny weave into their dialogue. Benita expresses an ominous sense of impending change, and moments later, disaster strikes as the ship experiences a horrific accident. In the chaos, Robert bravely saves her while sacrificing his safety, setting the stage for themes of love and loss that will permeate the narrative as Benita grapples with her feelings in the wake of the tragedy. The introduction masterfully blends romance and adventure, drawing readers into the story with rich descriptions and layered character interactions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Adventure and adventurers -- Fiction
Subject Africa, East -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 2761
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Aug 22, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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