Kafir Stories: Seven Short Stories by W. C. Scully
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"Kafir Stories: Seven Short Stories" by W. C. Scully is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The stories delve into the lives and traditions of the Kafir people in Southern Africa, exploring their complex social structures, conflicts, and personal narratives. The opening story presents characters such as Jim Gubo, a policeman, and Kalaza, newly released from prison, navigating their lives within a colonial context of hardship and
moral ambiguity. At the start of the collection, we are introduced to the daily lives of characters in a Kafirland canteen, where Jim, the policeman, discusses the challenges of his job with Kalaza, who hints at intriguing criminal exploits. We learn about Maliwe, a shepherd accused of theft, and his connection to Kalaza, setting the stage for a tale steeped in tension and the consequences of choices made under pressure. The narrative immerses the reader in the local culture while hinting at themes of fate, loyalty, and the struggle for survival amidst societal constraints that define the characters' world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Scully, W. C. (William Charles), 1855-1943 |
|---|---|
| Title | Kafir Stories: Seven Short Stories |
| Contents | The Eumenides in Kafirland -- The fundamental axiom -- Kellson's nemesis -- The quest of the copper -- Ghamba -- Ukushwama -- Umtagati. |
| Credits | Produced by Charles Klingman |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Xhosa (African people) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 20491 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-20491-8 |
| Release Date | Jan 31, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 502 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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