Black Heart and White Heart: A Zulu Idyll

Name: Black Heart and White Heart: A Zulu Idyll
Author: H. Rider Haggard

By H. Rider Haggard

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The volume collects three short tales. The first, The Wizard, presents a story of faith prevailing over savagery and death. The second, Elissa, attempts to reconstruct life around ancient Phoenician Zimbabwe and frames the city’s decline with an added love story. The third follows the courtship, trials, and eventual union of a pair of Zulu lovers set against rising political tension at the royal kraal; episodes include an English observer’s encounters with chiefs and a vivid scene of royal judgment that foreshadows conflict.

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H. Rider Haggard

H. Rider Haggard was a British author and adventurer, best known for his pioneering works in the genre of adventure fiction. His most famous novel, "King Solomon's Mines," published in 1885, is often credited with establishing the template for the modern adventure story. Haggard's writing frequently explores themes of exploration and colonialism, particularly in Africa, where he spent significant time. His characters often embark on perilous journeys, facing both physical and moral challenges. In addition to his adventure novels, Haggard wrote historical fiction and essays, contributing to the literary heritage of the late 19th century. His works, such as "Allan Quatermain" and "She," remain influential in the adventure genre.