Afrikan viimeinen kuningas by John Buchan

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Author Buchan, John, 1875-1940
Uniform Title Prester John. Finnish
Title Afrikan viimeinen kuningas
Original Publication Finland: K. J. Gummerus Oy, 1926.
Note Reading ease score: 41.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Timo Ervasti and Tapio Riikonen
Summary "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.)
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
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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