Child of Storm by H. Rider Haggard

Name: Child of Storm
Author: H. Rider Haggard

The story revolves around a young man who discovers he has supernatural powers and embarks on a journey to uncover the truth about his past and his destiny. He encounters various obstacles and challenges along the way, including fierce battles with evil forces and moral dilemmas that test his character. Ultimately, he must confront his own darkness in order to fulfill his mission and save the world from destruction.

By H. Rider Haggard · First published 1887 · Genre: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Fantasy · 16 chapters · 110,762 words

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We white people think that we know everything. For instance, we think that we understand human nature. And so we do, as human nature appears to us, with all its trappings and accessories seen dimly through the glass of our conventions, leaving out those aspects of it which we have forgotten or do not think it polite to mention. But I, Allan Quatermain, reflecting upon these matters in my ignorant and uneducated fashion, have always held that no one really understands human nature who has not studied it in the rough. Well, that is the aspect of it with which I have been best acquainted.

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Work type: Novel
Author: H. Rider Haggard
Date: 1887 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Romance, Drama
Length: 110,762 words
Structure: 16 chapters, 1,704 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Adventure — The book is centered around thrilling and dangerous journeys, with a focus on exploration and action.
Historical Fiction — Set in a specific historical context, it incorporates real historical events and figures into its narrative.
Fantasy — Elements of the supernatural and mystical are present, contributing to the fantastical aspects of the story.
Romance — Romantic relationships play a significant role in the development of the plot and character motivations.