Victorian explorers venture into uncharted Africa, encountering lost civilizations, ancient mysteries, and immortal powers.
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Victorian explorers venture into uncharted Africa, encountering lost civilizations, ancient mysteries, and immortal powers.
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H. Rider Haggard's King Solomon's Mines tells of a group of adventurers journeying into unexplored Africa in order to find the missing brother of one of the party. The book became an immediate bestseller after publication in 1885. At the time large parts of Africa remained unexplored by Europeans and the book captured the imagination of the public. This classic work of fantasy begins with scholar Ludwig Horace Holly being visited by an old friend who is ailing. The friend passes the guardianship...
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Sexual content
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Implied romantic tension and attraction in 'She'; one notable kiss scene.
Violence & gore
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Battle sequences, deaths, and combat during expeditions and tribal conflicts.
Profanity
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Substance use
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Occasional social drinking mentioned in passing during travels.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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References to ancient rituals and beliefs in lost civilizations.
Magic & witchcraft
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Central supernatural elements including immortality and mystical powers in 'She'.
Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Colonial-era perspectives on African exploration and societies.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Depictions of tribal warfare, captivity, and harsh expedition conditions.
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