| Author |
Beadle, Charles, 1881-1944? |
| Title |
Witch-Doctors
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Summary |
"Witch-Doctors" by Charles Beadle is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the tumultuous backdrop of colonial Africa, exploring themes of power, magic, and conflict through the lens of witch-doctors and tribal traditions. Key characters include the white lieutenant Herr Ober-Lieutenant Hermann von Schnitzler und zu Pfeiffer, the indigenous leaders like King-God MFunya MPopo, and various witch-doctors embroiled in the spiritual and political machinations of their communities. The opening of "Witch-Doctors" vividly establishes its setting in a colonial outpost near Victoria Nyanza, highlighting the stark contrasts between the white settlers and the native inhabitants. We meet Colonel zu Pfeiffer, who exhibits arrogance and a sense of superiority while plotting to exert control over the Wongolo people through manipulation of their religious beliefs. Meanwhile, the narrative introduces major tribal figures and their customs, initializing a brewing tension as the characters navigate alliances and rivalries within a world steeped in magic and superstition. Within this framework, the story promises a rich exploration of both personal and political dramas as the lives of these characters intertwine under the looming shadow of colonial dominance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Germans -- Africa -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Indigenous peoples -- Africa, Central -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
22099 |
| Release Date |
Jul 18, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 20, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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