Susi-veikot: Umslopogaasin ja Galazin seikkailuja by H. Rider Haggard
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"Susi-veikot: Umslopogaasin ja Galazin seikkailuja" by H. Rider Haggard is a fictional adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows two protagonists, Umslopogaas and Galazi, as they traverse the Zulu landscape, engaging in epic battles and confrontations shaped by personal vendettas and the allure of beauty, specifically that of a woman named Liljankukka. As they navigate the tribal politics and the looming threat of conflict with the Halakaze people,
the story unfolds a rich tapestry of desire, revenge, and the profound consequences of warfare. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to King Dingaan of the Zulu, who yearns for the beautiful Liljankukka, the daughter of the Halakaze chief. However, his advances are rebuffed, leading him into a rage and a desire for conquest. Amidst this power struggle, we meet the character Mopo, who warns Dingaan against sending troops to capture Liljankukka. Despite the tensions, Mopo is revealed to have lost much to the conflicts of the past and is deeply intertwined with the fates of Umslopogaas and Liljankukka. The narrative establishes a tone of impending conflict, driven by lust, revenge, and the weight of the past, setting the stage for the characters' intertwined destinies as they embark on a quest that threatens to reshape their world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider), 1856-1925 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Nyman, O. E., 1888-1953 |
| Title |
Susi-veikot: Umslopogaasin ja Galazin seikkailuja Kertomus zulukaffereista |
| Note | Translation of part 2 of: Nada the Lily. |
| Credits | Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 48.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Zululand (South Africa) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 65529 |
| Release Date | Jun 6, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 239 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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