Mou-Setse - a Negro Hero by L.T. Meade

The novel tells the story of Mou-Setse, a young African boy who becomes a hero after discovering a hidden treasure and using it to help his community. He faces challenges from rival tribes and European colonizers, but ultimately emerges victorious through his bravery and cunning. The book explores themes of identity, culture, and colonialism in Africa during the late 19th century.

By L.T. Meade · First published 1887 · Genre: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Coming-of-Age · 12 chapters · 16,050 words

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After all, his story began like any one else's -- he came into the world. In a picturesque town in Africa he opened his eyes; and there is no doubt that his mother was as proud of her little black baby as any English mother would be of her child with fair skin. So far, his story was like any other person's story, but there, I think, the likeness came to an end. He was an African boy, and knew nothing of what we English people call civilisation. Mou-Setse first opened his eyes on the world in a clay hut; but this fact by no means denoted that his parents were poor people; on the contrary, his father was one of the chief men of the town, and a member of the king's council.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: L.T. Meade
• Date: 1887 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Social Commentary, Drama
• Length: 16,050 words
• Structure: 12 chapters, 214 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Adventure — The plot involves exploration and challenges faced by the protagonist.
• Historical Fiction — The narrative is set against a backdrop of historical events and cultural contexts.
• Coming-of-Age — The protagonist undergoes personal growth and development throughout the story.
• Social Commentary — The themes address societal issues and the experiences of marginalized groups.

Tags

Historical Fiction · Adventure · African Literature · Colonialism · Racism · Social Commentary · Coming of Age · Self-Discovery · Identity Crisis · Cultural Clash · Imperialism · Exploitation

Contents

• The Town of Eyeo
• Dark Days in the Town
• What "the Right of Search" did for Mou-Setse
• The Dawn
• A Purpose
• Mou-Setse Seeks to Fulfil his Purpose
• Mou-Setse Waits and Watches
• Fruit of Faith and Patience
• The Orphans' Pilgrimage -- a Story of Trust in God
• CHAPTER 2
• CHAPTER 3
• CHAPTER 4

More by L.T. Meade

• Sir Penn Carlyll's Engagement (1902)
• The Dead Hand (1902)
• Finger Tips (1902)
• The Secret of Emu Plain (1898)
• Followed (1903)
• The Blood-Red Cross (1902)
• The Face of the Abbot (1902)
• Madam Sara (1903)
• All works by L.T. Meade