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Schreiner, Olive
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1920
Iron, Ralph
Trooper Peter Halket of Mashonaland
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"TROOPER PETER HALKET OF MASHONALAND" by Olive Schreiner is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around Trooper Peter Halket, a soldier in the colonial forces, who finds himself lost in the wilderness of Mashonaland during a night filled with chilling isolation and intense introspection. The narrative is steeped in themes of colonialism, identity, and morality, as it examines Halket's thoughts and interactions with the local population, which reflect the broader societal tensions of the time. The opening of the novel introduces Peter Halket during a dark night while he is camped alone on a kopje, having lost his way while scouting for provisions. As he struggles with feelings of fear and isolation, his thoughts drift to memories of his mother and childhood, revealing his yearning for stability and connection. The narrative shifts upon the arrival of a mysterious stranger, who engages Halket in deep conversations about morality, colonial powers, and the nature of humanity. Through their exchange, Schreiner sets the stage for a compelling exploration of the consequences of imperialism, the struggles of relationships across racial divides, and the question of what it truly means to be human amid the dehumanizing forces of conquest and greed. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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