Black Heart and White Heart
The story revolves around a young man who returns to his ancestral home after many years abroad and becomes embroiled in a struggle between good and evil forces that have been awakened by the discovery of an ancient treasure. The protagonist's own dark past and his connection to the treasure make him a key player in this conflict, which ultimately tests his moral character and willpower.
By H. Rider Haggard · First published 1880 · Genre: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Romance · 6 chapters · 25,263 words
First lines
At the date of our introduction to him, Philip Hadden was a transport-rider and trader in "the Zulu. " Still on the right side of forty, in appearance he was singularly handsome; tall, dark, upright, with keen eyes, short-pointed beard, curling hair and clear-cut features. His life had been varied, and there were passages in it which he did not narrate even to his most intimate friends. He was of gentle birth, however, and it was said that he had received a public school and university education in England. At any rate he could quote the classics with aptitude on occasion, an accomplishment which, coupled with his refined voice and a bearing not altogether common in the wild places of the world, had earned for him among his rough companions the _soubriquet_ of "The Prince."
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: H. Rider Haggard
- Date: 1880 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama, Fantasy
- Length: 25,263 words
- Structure: 6 chapters, 416 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Adventure — The narrative is driven by exploration and action, typical of adventure stories.
- Historical Fiction — The setting and events are influenced by historical contexts and colonial themes.
- Romance — The plot includes romantic elements and relationships that influence character motivations.
- Drama — The story contains dramatic conflicts and emotional themes.
Tags
Adventure · Fantasy · Romance · Historical Fiction · Colonialism · Imperialism · Africa · Safari · Exploration · Quest · Good vs Evil · Moral Ambiguity
Contents
- Philip Hadden and King Cetywayo
- The Bee Prophesies
- The End of the Hunt
- Nanea
- The Doom Pool
- The Ghost of the Dead