The Definitive Rudyard Kipling
Simultaneously hailed as one of the greatest tellers of stories in the Englishanguage and derided as an apologist for the British Empire, Rudyard Kipling's works remain invaluable today because of his genius and his inimitable first-hand accounts ofife in the Empire. Kipling's writing resonates with wry irony and that irony is often directed towards his fellow Englishmen while displaying remarkable compassion for the oppressed subjects of British rule.The Definitive Rudyard Kipling displays the full range of his talents. His science-fiction and ghost stories display remarkable imagination and humour, while The Jungle Book and Kim, two of his most-loved books, are compelling, compassionate narratives meant as much for children as for adults. Kipling's penchant for describingocations and scenes of dailyife find expression in Tales from India. The wistful and charming memoir, Something of Myself and his equally amusing travelogues serve to give the reader a comprehensive idea of Kipling's oeuvre.
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The Definitive Rudyard Kipling
Simultaneously hailed as one of the greatest tellers of stories in the Englishanguage and derided as an apologist for the British Empire, Rudyard Kipling's works remain invaluable today because of his genius and his inimitable first-hand accounts ofife in the Empire. Kipling's writing resonates with wry irony and that irony is often directed towards his fellow Englishmen while displaying remarkable compassion for the oppressed subjects of British rule.The Definitive Rudyard Kipling displays the full range of his talents. His science-fiction and ghost stories display remarkable imagination and humour, while The Jungle Book and Kim, two of his most-loved books, are compelling, compassionate narratives meant as much for children as for adults. Kipling's penchant for describingocations and scenes of dailyife find expression in Tales from India. The wistful and charming memoir, Something of Myself and his equally amusing travelogues serve to give the reader a comprehensive idea of Kipling's oeuvre.
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The Definitive Rudyard Kipling

The Definitive Rudyard Kipling

by Rudyard Kipling
The Definitive Rudyard Kipling

The Definitive Rudyard Kipling

by Rudyard Kipling

Overview

Simultaneously hailed as one of the greatest tellers of stories in the Englishanguage and derided as an apologist for the British Empire, Rudyard Kipling's works remain invaluable today because of his genius and his inimitable first-hand accounts ofife in the Empire. Kipling's writing resonates with wry irony and that irony is often directed towards his fellow Englishmen while displaying remarkable compassion for the oppressed subjects of British rule.The Definitive Rudyard Kipling displays the full range of his talents. His science-fiction and ghost stories display remarkable imagination and humour, while The Jungle Book and Kim, two of his most-loved books, are compelling, compassionate narratives meant as much for children as for adults. Kipling's penchant for describingocations and scenes of dailyife find expression in Tales from India. The wistful and charming memoir, Something of Myself and his equally amusing travelogues serve to give the reader a comprehensive idea of Kipling's oeuvre.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9789353332488
Publisher: Rupa Publications
Publication date: 06/01/2016
Pages: 658
Product dimensions: 5.06(w) x 7.81(h) x 1.45(d)

About the Author

Rudyard Kipling was a prolific English poet and author. He is regarded as the innovator of the short story while his children’s books are considered classics for children literature. His works include The Jungle Book, Kim and numerous short stories.

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