Wizard

In 1896, H. R. Haggard's novel 'The Wizard' was first published. The Wizard is an exemplary and notable writing of Haggard, depicting imperialist era. The story is based on Reverend Owen's mission to convert, the African tribal people known as People of Fire to Christianity. During colonialism, it was British belief, to make colonial people more civilized, convert their thought and beliefs by spreading the idea of Christianity. In this, Haggard also shows the power of womanhood by a strong female character Noma.