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Title: Ratsumies Peter Halket Mashonamaasta

Note: Reading ease score: 50.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Matti Järvinen, Tuija Lindholm and Distributed
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Summary: "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.)

Author: Schreiner, Olive, 1855-1920

Translator: Malmberg, Aino, 1865-1933

EBook No.: 16075

Published: Jun 16, 2005

Downloads: 58

Language: Finnish

Subject: Zimbabwe -- History -- Shona Revolt, 1896-1897 -- Fiction

Subject: Africa, Southern -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: Ratsumies Peter Halket Mashonamaasta

Note: Reading ease score: 50.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Matti Järvinen, Tuija Lindholm and Distributed
Proofreaders Europe.

Summary: "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.)

Author: Schreiner, Olive, 1855-1920

Translator: Malmberg, Aino, 1865-1933

EBook No.: 16075

Published: Jun 16, 2005

Downloads: 58

Language: Finnish

Subject: Zimbabwe -- History -- Shona Revolt, 1896-1897 -- Fiction

Subject: Africa, Southern -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.