Halima And The Scorpions by Robert Hichens
"Halima And The Scorpions" by Robert Hichens is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of the Sahara Desert, it explores themes of magic, superstition, and cultural conflicts through the journey of Halima, a beautiful dancing-girl. The narrative delves into her possession of a hedgehog's foot, purportedly blessed with miraculous properties by a renowned marabout, which ignites envy and scandal in her city of Touggourt. The story
follows Halima as she displays the magical hedgehog's foot, drawing envy and ire, particularly from Ben-Abid, a singer who challenges her claim of invincibility. In a dramatic encounter, he produces scorpions to test her belief in the foot's protective powers, ultimately leading to Halima's tragic demise during a dance performance. The narrative intricately weaves the motifs of fate, pride, and the superstitions prevalent in the cultural fabric of the desert, culminating in a poignant reflection on the consequences of belief and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Hichens, Robert, 1864-1950 |
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| Title |
Halima And The Scorpions 1905 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Sahara -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 23414 |
| Release Date | Nov 8, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 135 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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