The Wizard by H. Rider Haggard
The story revolves around a young man who discovers a mysterious and ancient manuscript that leads him to an African kingdom ruled by a powerful wizard. The protagonist embarks on a perilous journey to find the wizard, facing numerous challenges and obstacles along the way. Upon arrival, he meets the wizard's daughter, who is being held captive by her father due to her disobedience. The young man forms a bond with the princess and together they devise a plan to escape from the kingdom. As they navigate through treacherous landscapes and battle fierce creatures, the protagonist learns about the wizard's dark past and his true intentions for ruling the kingdom. The story culminates in a confrontation between the protagonist and the wizard, resulting in a dramatic showdown that determines the fate of the kingdom and its inhabitants.
By H. Rider Haggard · First published 1889 · Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Historical Fiction · 22 chapters · 71,831 words
First lines
Has the age of miracle quite gone by, or is it still possible to the Voice of Faith calling aloud upon the earth to wring from the dumb heavens an audible answer to its prayer? Does the promise uttered by the Master of mankind upon the eve of the end -- "Whoso that believeth in Me, the works that I do he shall do also. and whatsoever ye shall ask in My name, that will I do; " -- still hold good to such as do ask and do believe?
Let those who care to study the history of the Rev. Thomas Owen, and of that strange man who carried on and completed his work, answer this question according to their judgment.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: H. Rider Haggard
- Date: 1889 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Colonial Literature, Romance
- Length: 71,831 words
- Structure: 22 chapters, 1,127 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Adventure — The plot centers around a journey and exploration, typical of adventure narratives.
- Fantasy — The presence of magical elements and a wizard character aligns with fantasy themes.
- Historical Fiction — The setting and cultural elements reflect a historical context, blending fiction with historical details.
- Colonial Literature — Themes of colonialism and interactions between different cultures are prevalent.
Tags
Adventure · Fantasy · Romance · Mystery · Quest · Magic · Mythology · African Setting · Colonialism · Imperialism · Coming of Age · Self-Discovery
Contents
- The Deputation
- Thomas Owen
- The Temptation
- The Vision
- The Feast of the First-Fruits
- The Drinking of the Cup
- The Recovery of the King
- The First Trial by Fire
- The Crisis
- The Second Trial by Fire
- The Wisdom of the Dead
- The Message of Hokosa
- The Basket of Fruit
- The Eating of the Fruit
- Noma Comes to Hafela
- The Repentance of Hokosa
- The Loosing of Noma
- The Passing of Owen
- The Fall of the Great Place
- Noma Sets a Snare
- Hokosa is Lifted Up
- The Victory of the Cross