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Jess
Surviving Colonial Africa: Adventure, Romance, and Identity in the Untamed WildernessBy H. Rider Haggard
Length11h 39m
About this audiobook
In "Jess," H. Rider Haggard weaves a gripping tale that masterfully melds adventure with themes of love and social responsibility. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century British colonial landscapes, the narrative follows the eponymous heroine, Jess, as she embarks on a quest to assert her identity amid familial and societal expectations. Haggard employs vivid imagery and an evocative prose style, creating an intimate portrait of his characters while critiquing the moral confines of Victorian society. The novel represents a significant exploration of gender roles and class dynamics during a period of intense social change. H. Rider Haggard, a pioneering figure in the adventure fiction genre, drew upon his extensive experiences in Africa and his observations of colonial culture to craft narratives that questioned imperialist ideologies. His personal encounters as a mining engineer and his interest in the complex interplay of race and class deeply informed his characterizations and thematic concerns. Haggard'Äôs advocacy for African rights and his fascination with the land and its peoples are profoundly reflected in Jess, making it a rich example of his oeuvre. Readers seeking a compelling blend of adventure and critical social commentary will find "Jess" an essential addition to their literary collection. Haggard's nuanced portrayal of Jess's struggles, combined with his engaging writing style, offers readers not only a thrilling narrative but also a deeper reflection on the human experience against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, Historical Fiction
Length11 hrs 39 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 27, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
19CHAPTER XVIII: AND AFTER
2CHAPTER I: JOHN HAS AN ADVENTURE
20CHAPTER XIX: HANS COETZEE COMES TO PRETORIA
3CHAPTER II: HOW THE SISTERS CAME TO MOOIFONTEIN
21CHAPTER XX: THE GREAT MAN
4CHAPTER III: MR. FRANK MULLER
22CHAPTER XXI: JESS GETS A PASS
5CHAPTER IV: BESSIE IS ASKED IN MARRIAGE
23CHAPTER XXII: ON THE ROAD
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6CHAPTER V: DREAMS ARE FOOLISHNESS
24CHAPTER XXIII: IN THE DRIFT OF THE VAAL
7CHAPTER VI: THE STORM BREAKS
25CHAPTER XXIV: THE SHADOW OF DEATH
8CHAPTER VII: LOVE’S YOUNG DREAM
26CHAPTER XXV: MEANWHILE
9CHAPTER VIII: JESS GOES TO PRETORIA
27CHAPTER XXVI: FRANK MULLER’S FAMILIAR
10CHAPTER IX: JANTJE’S STORY
28CHAPTER XXVII: SILAS IS CONVINCED
11CHAPTER X: JOHN HAS AN ESCAPE
29CHAPTER XXVIII: BESSIE IS PUT TO THE QUESTION
12CHAPTER XI: ON THE BRINK
30CHAPTER XXIX: CONDEMNED TO DEATH
13CHAPTER XII: OVER IT
31CHAPTER XXX: “WE MUST PART, JOHN”
14CHAPTER XIII: FRANK MULLER SHOWS HIS HAND
32CHAPTER XXXI: JESS FINDS A FRIEND
15CHAPTER XIV: JOHN TO THE RESCUE
33CHAPTER XXXII: HE SHALL DIE
16CHAPTER XV: A ROUGH JOURNEY
34CHAPTER XXXIII: VENGEANCE
17CHAPTER XVI: PRETORIA
35CHAPTER XXXIV: TANTA COETZEE TO THE RESCUE
18CHAPTER XVII: THE TWELFTH OF FEBRUARY
36CHAPTER XXXV: THE CONCLUSION OF THE MATTER
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