The Mahatma and the Hare by H. Rider Haggard
The story revolves around a young man who becomes embroiled in a conflict between the British colonial authorities and a group of African rebels. The Mahatma, a charismatic leader, has risen to power among the rebels, using his spiritual authority to unite them against their oppressors. As tensions escalate, the protagonist finds himself torn between his loyalty to the British and his growing sympathy for the rebel cause. He becomes increasingly disillusioned with the colonial regime's brutal suppression of the rebellion and begins to question the morality of their actions. The Hare, a mysterious figure who appears to be a symbol of chaos and disorder, serves as a catalyst for the protagonist's transformation. Through his interactions with the Hare, he gains insight into the true nature of the conflict and the motivations of the Mahatma. Ultimately, the story builds towards a climactic confrontation between the British authorities and the rebel forces, with the protagonist forced to make a choice that will determine the fate of both sides.
By H. Rider Haggard · First published 1885 · Genre: Allegory, Fable, Satire · 8 chapters · 26,875 words
First lines
"Ultimately a good hare was found which took the field at. There the hounds pressed her, and on the hunt arriving at the edge of the cliff the hare could be seen crossing the beach and going right out to sea. A boat was procured, and the master and some others rowed out to her just as she drowned, and, bringing the body in, gave it to the hounds. A hare swimming out to sea is a sight not often witnessed. "-_Local paper, January_ 1911.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: H. Rider Haggard
- Date: 1885 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Allegory, Fable, Satire, Philosophical Fiction, Adventure
- Length: 26,875 words
- Structure: 8 chapters, 439 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Allegory — The narrative uses symbolic figures and actions to convey deeper moral and philosophical meanings.
- Fable — The story features animals with human traits to impart a moral lesson.
- Satire — The text employs humor and irony to critique social and political issues.
- Philosophical Fiction — The work explores complex philosophical themes and questions about morality and human nature.
Tags
Fantasy · Adventure · Mystery · Supernatural · Spiritualism · Philosophy · Psychology · Colonialism · Imperialism · India · Hinduism · Buddhism
Contents
- The Mahatma-A Dream Story
- The Mahatma
- The Great White Road
- The Hare
- The Shooting
- The Coursing
- The Hunting
- The Coming of the Red-Faced Man