Prester John (novel)
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| Prester John | |
| Author | John Buchan |
|---|---|
| Country | Scotland, South Africa |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Thriller, Novel |
| Publisher | William Blackwood & Sons |
| Publication date | 1910 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| ISBN | NA |
Prester John is a 1910 adventure novel by John Buchan. It tells the story of a young Scotsman, David Crawfurd's adventures in South Africa, where a Zulu uprising is tied to the medieval legend of Prester John. Crawfurd is similar in many ways to Buchan's later character, Richard Hannay.
Buchan was a strong supporter of the British Empire and the British Commonwealth, and this can be seen in this novel. Containing the racial stereotypes and caricatures of its day, the book was popular, and constitutes an excellent example of early 20th century adventure novel. It is still in print today and much of the novels theme of cultural clash is stil relevant.
Buchan's rich, lively descriptions of the South African landscape, which he knew well, are memorable.
It contains the notable line: "Perfect love casteth out fear, the Bible says; but, to speak it reverently, so does perfect hate."[1]
[edit] Plot
The setting is contemporary to publication, i.e. the beginning of the 20th century. Crawfurd's father dies, and he goes to work as a shopkeeper in a place called Blaauwildebeestefontein. Then there is a Zulu uprising.
[edit] References
- ^ Buchan, John (1910). Prester John. New York: George H. Doran Company, 130.
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