Under the Deodars, The Phantom 'Rickshaw, Wee Willie Winkie, and Other Classic Stories - Softcover

Kipling, Rudyard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1434472795 ISBN 13: 9781434472793

Verlag: Wildside Press, 2020

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This collection assembles a fine selection of Kipling's best and most famous stories, including "Under the Deodars," "The Phantom 'Rickshaw," "Wee Willie Winkie," "My Own True Ghost Story," "The Man Who Would Be King," "The Drums of the Fore and Aft," and many more.

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Rudyard Kipling (1865 1936) was a British author and poet who was born in Bombay, British India. As seen by his evocative depictions of colonial life, Kipling's early years in India had a profound influence on his later works. A large portion of his early years were spent apart from his parents; this is portrayed in his narrative "The Jungle Book." With a wide variety of works, including novels, poetry, and short tales, Kipling's creative career took off. His most famous works are "Kim," a book set in British India, and "The Jungle Book," an anthology of tales that went on to become a classic in children's literature. Kipling was the youngest recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature when it was granted in 1907. Themes of imperialism, patriotism, and the intricacies of cross-cultural relationships were frequently covered in his writings. Because of his imperialist beliefs, Kipling's legacy has come under fire even though he was quite popular during his lifetime. However, his place in literary history has been cemented by his ability to fascinate readers with his storytelling prowess and his effect on adventure literature.

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• Verlag: Wildside Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2020
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1434472795
• ISBN 13: 9781434472793
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 350
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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