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100 1 _aHaggard, H. Rider
_q(Henry Rider),
_d1856-1925
245 1 4 _aThe Witch's Head
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Witch%27s_Head
500 _aRelease date is 2021-08-05
508 _aLarry Dunn
520 _a"The Witch's Head" by H. Rider Haggard is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book appears to explore themes of familial conflict, romantic entanglements, and the struggles of youth, centered around the character of Ernest Kershaw, a young boy experiencing significant transitions in his life. The opening portions of the narrative introduce a cast of characters, including Ernest's uncle, Reginald Cardus, and his cousin Jeremy, setting the stage for the relationships and tensions that will follow. The beginning of the story presents Ernest's arrival at his uncle's home, where he faces a complex family dynamic marked by tension and a sense of loss from his late mother. Ernest's interaction with his uncle reveals underlying resentments, particularly regarding family loyalty and societal expectations. We are introduced to Jeremy, who responds to societal pressures differently, and Dorothy, who seems both compassionate and perceptive. Their conversations foreshadow future conflicts and alliances consequential to the narrative's emotional development. The atmosphere is further enriched by vivid descriptions of the setting, hinting at a historical backdrop that informs the characters' motivations and conflicts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSouth Africa -- Fiction
653 _aEngland -- Fiction
653 _aMagic -- Fiction
700 1 _aKerr, Charles H. M.,
_d1858-1907
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65998
999 _c106820
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