Ratsumies Peter Halket Mashonamaasta by Olive Schreiner
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"Ratsumies Peter Halket Mashonamaasta" by Olive Schreiner is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book follows the journey of Peter Halket, a soldier wandering alone at night in an unfamiliar and ominous landscape, as he grapples with loneliness, fear, and memories of his past. The narrative seems to delve into themes of colonialism, identity, and moral conflict, as Peter contemplates not only his immediate survival but also larger existential
questions. At the start of the story, we find Peter Halket sitting by a campfire on a cold, dark night after having separated from his fellow soldiers. Alone and exhausted, he reflects on his memories of home, including his mother, all while being acutely aware of his vulnerability in the wilderness. The opening establishes a tense atmosphere as he listens for signs of life amidst the silence and wrestles with his own thoughts of wealth and success in a colonial context. The arrival of a mysterious stranger introduces a new dynamic to Peter's situation, prompting questions about race, identity, and the moral implications of his actions within the colonial framework. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Schreiner, Olive, 1855-1920 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Malmberg, Aino, 1865-1933 |
| Title | Ratsumies Peter Halket Mashonamaasta |
| Credits |
Produced by Matti Järvinen, Tuija Lindholm and Distributed Proofreaders Europe. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 50.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Zimbabwe -- History -- Shona Revolt, 1896-1897 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Africa, Southern -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 16075 |
| Release Date | Jun 16, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 328 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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