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100 1 _aHaggard, H. Rider
_q(Henry Rider),
_d1856-1925
245 1 0 _aElissa; Or, The Doom of Zimbabwe
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elissa_(book)
500 _aRelease date is 2006-03-31
508 _aJohn Bickers, Dagny and David Widger
520 _a"Elissa; Or, The Doom of Zimbabwe" by H. Rider Haggard is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. The narrative explores the ancient civilization of Zimbabwe, intertwining themes of love, survival, and the clash of cultures as the story follows the character Aziel, a Jewish prince, who journeys to the legendary city of Zimboe. His path intersects with Elissa, a priestess of Baaltis, leading to moral and spiritual dilemmas amidst the backdrop of impending doom for their world. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to a caravan arriving at the ancient city of Zimboe after an arduous journey fraught with danger. Aziel, a prince of royal blood, expresses his relief and gratitude upon reaching the fabled city. He encounters Metem, a Phœnician merchant, and learns about the challenges that lie ahead, including threats from the barbarian Ithobal who desires Elissa’s hand in marriage. Elissa herself emerges as a strong and complex character, struggling with the demands of her faith and the pressures of her society. The opening sections set the stage for a tale of adventure and intrigue that promises to explore not only the external conflicts of culture and power but also the internal battles of love and faith as Aziel and Elissa's fates become intertwined against the tapestry of a crumbling civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aZimbabwe -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2855
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