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Trooper Peter Halket of Mashonaland
Paperback
General FictionHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9781022993938
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 50
Weight: 0.19
Height: 0.10 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Olive Schreiner's Trooper Peter Halket of Mashonaland is a powerful work of political fiction set against the backdrop of colonial South Africa and the Boer War. This meticulously prepared edition brings to life a story steeped in themes of colonialism, social justice, and the moral complexities of war.
Through allegorical storytelling, Schreiner offers a sharp critique of the political climate of her time, exploring the human cost of conflict and the ethical dilemmas faced by individuals within a larger historical struggle. The narrative resonates with enduring relevance, prompting reflection on the nature of power, responsibility, and the pursuit of justice in a world grappling with inequality. Trooper Peter Halket of Mashonaland remains a compelling exploration of these timeless themes.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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