Under the Deodars the Phantom Rickshaw Wee Willie Winkie - Softcover

Kipling, Rudyard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1026063620 ISBN 13: 9781026063620

Verlag: Tradd Street Press, 2026

Inhaltsangabe

"Under the Deodars the Phantom Rickshaw Wee Willie Winkie" is a compelling collection of short stories by Rudyard Kipling that captures the diverse facets of life in British India during the late nineteenth century. This volume brings together three distinct sets of narratives that showcase Kipling's versatility as a storyteller and his deep observation of the human condition within a colonial context.

In "Under the Deodars," Kipling provides a satirical and often biting look at the social intrigues, scandals, and romantic entanglements of the British elite in the hill station of Simla. The stories in "The Phantom 'Rickshaw" lean into the supernatural and the psychological, featuring haunting tales of spirits and the lingering effects of guilt, most notably in the celebrated title story of a man haunted by a past betrayal. Finally, "Wee Willie Winkie" focuses on themes of childhood, duty, and heroism, often through the eyes of children living within the rigid structures of the British military.

Through these varied tales, Kipling explores themes of honor, social class, and the cultural clashes inherent in the Raj. This collection is a significant work of late-Victorian fiction, offering readers a rich tapestry of atmosphere, character, and setting that continues to be valued for its literary craftsmanship and historical insight.

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Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Tradd Street Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2026
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1026063620
• ISBN 13: 9781026063620
• Einband: Paperback
• Anzahl der Seiten: 342
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