The Phantom 'Rickshaw And Other Ghost Stories - Softcover

Kipling, Rudyard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9375551156 ISBN 13: 9789375551157

Verlag: Double 9 Books, 2025

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The phantom 'rickshaw and other ghost stories presents a collection of unsettling tales that blend emotional turmoil with the presence of the supernatural. The opening narrative follows an unnamed figure whose past actions create a lingering sense of guilt that manifests through eerie encounters tied to a spectral presence. These experiences highlight the tension between rational thought and the influence of unseen forces, using the haunting imagery of a phantom vehicle to symbolize unresolved emotions and an inability to escape personal history. Throughout the collection, the stories move between introspective reflection and vivid dramatic moments, drawing attention to the consequences of obsession and the fragility of the human mind when confronted with loss, memory, and fear. Set against the atmosphere of British India, the book subtly examines cultural and psychological pressures that intensify the characters inner conflicts. Each tale uses the supernatural not simply for fright, but as a means to explore how past choices shape ones sense of reality and how the unseen can exert a powerful hold over the present.

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Rudyard Kipling was a writer, poet, and storyteller whose work reflects a deep engagement with human experience, cultural diversity, and the moral complexities of life. His stories and poems often explore themes of identity, duty, adventure, and the consequences of personal choices, presenting characters who navigate challenges shaped by society, tradition, and circumstance. Kipling's writing demonstrates a keen awareness of the interplay between individual ambition and broader social forces, highlighting how people respond to change, adversity, and ethical dilemmas. His imaginative narratives frequently draw on vivid settings and culturally rich contexts to explore universal questions about resilience, morality, and human connection. The style of his work blends narrative craft with philosophical reflection, encouraging readers to consider the deeper meanings behind everyday events and extraordinary experiences. Across his oeuvre, Kipling emphasizes the value of courage, perseverance, and ethical discernment, presenting stories that inspire contemplation, foster empathy, and illuminate the enduring patterns that shape human life.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2025
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 9375551156
• ISBN 13: 9789375551157
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 106
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: preigu GmbH & Co. KG; mail@preigu.de; ; Lengericher Landstr. 19; Osnabrück; Niedersachsen; 49078; Deutschland