The Complete Works of Rudyard Kipling - Hardcover

Kipling, Rudyard

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 9358480580 ISBN 13: 9789358480580

Verlag: Happy Hour Books, 2023

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"The Complete Works of Rudyard Kipling" presents a literary journey through the prolific and diverse writings of one of the most celebrated authors of the 19th and 20th centuries. Rudyard Kipling, a master storyteller and poet, takes readers on adventures across the British Empire, delving into the complexities of human nature, colonialism, and the clash of cultures. 'Captains Courageous' takes you on a nautical adventure, exploring the transformative journey of a spoiled young man. In 'Kim,' Kipling weaves a mesmerizing tale of espionage and self-discovery set against the vibrant backdrop of British India. The collection also features the eerie and supernatural in 'The Phantom 'Rickshaw and Other Ghost Stories,' offering a spine-tingling exploration of the mysterious and otherworldly. 'Plain Tales from the Hills' captures the essence of life in British India through a series of poignant short stories, while 'The Light That Failed' unfolds a gripping narrative of love, art, and sacrifice. 'The Story of the Gadsbys' and 'Mine Own People' delve into the societal intricacies and character sketches, showcasing Kipling's keen observations and wit. This anthology encapsulates Kipling's genius, offering readers a captivating journey through the varied landscapes of his imagination, where adventure, emotion, and the supernatural converge to create timeless literary treasures." This comprehensive collection showcases the enduring impact of Kipling's words, inviting readers to explore the rich tapestry of his storytelling, poetry, and social commentary that continues to captivate audiences around the world.

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Joseph Rudyard Kipling (1865 - 1936) was an English journalist, short-story writer, poet and novelist. Kipling's works of fiction include The Jungle Book (1894), Kim (1901) and many short stories, including "The Man Who Would Be King" (1888). His poems include "Mandalay" (1890), "Gunga Din" (1890), "The Gods of the Copybook Headings" (1919), "The White Man's Burden" (1899) and "If-" (1910). He is regarded as a major innovator in the art of the short story; his children's books are classics of children's literature and one critic described his work as exhibiting "a versatile and luminous narrative gift". Kipling was one of the most popular writers in the United Kingdom, in both prose and verse, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Henry James said: "Kipling strikes me personally as the most complete man of genius, as distinct from fine intelligence, that I have ever known." In 1907, at the age of 42, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, making him the first English-language writer to receive the prize and its youngest recipient to date. He was also sounded out for the British Poet Laureateship and on several occasions for a knighthood, both of which he declined.

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• Verlag: Happy Hour Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2023
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 9358480580
• ISBN 13: 9789358480580
• Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Anzahl der Seiten: 914
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