Afrikan viimeinen kuningas by John Buchan
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"Afrikan viimeinen kuningas" by John Buchan is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative seems to explore themes of adventure and cultural encounters as it follows a young protagonist, Davie Crawfurd, who navigates the challenges of life in Africa, touching upon elements of colonialism and the complexities of societal dynamics in a foreign land. The opening of the story introduces Davie Crawfurd and presents a vivid backdrop of his
childhood in Kirkcaple, where mundane church visits turn into childhood escapades with friends, setting a tone of youthful curiosity and adventure. As Davie and his friends sneak away from church to explore the local area, they encounter a mysterious figure by the beach, which sparks fear yet ignites an adventure that resonates with the essence of childhood exploration. This initial encounter with the unknown becomes a linchpin for the narrative, foreshadowing the deeper discoveries Davie will face as his journey leads him to Africa, where he finds himself amidst culturally rich and dangerous environments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Buchan, John, 1875-1940 |
|---|---|
| Uniform Title | Prester John. Finnish |
| Title | Afrikan viimeinen kuningas |
| Original Publication | Finland: K. J. Gummerus Oy, 1926. |
| Credits | Timo Ervasti and Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 41.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | South Africa -- Fiction |
| Subject | Clergy -- Fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Scots -- South Africa -- Fiction |
| Subject | Zulu (African people) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 70585 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-70585-9 |
| Release Date | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 308 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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