The Works of Rudyard Kipling

The Works of Rudyard Kipling

by Rudyard Kipling
The Works of Rudyard Kipling

The Works of Rudyard Kipling

by Rudyard Kipling

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Overview

"The Works of Rudyard Kipling: One Volume Edition" is an extensive collection that showcases the early works of the celebrated British author, Rudyard Kipling. Best known for iconic creations like "The Jungle Book," "Kim," and the "Just So Stories," Kipling's broader oeuvre, often overshadowed, is rich with detailed depictions of colonial India and acute observations of the British Empire's complex social and political fabric.

This anthology delves beyond Kipling's famous novels and short stories, bringing to light his less explored essays, poems, and articles. Kipling's writing is marked by themes of adventure, imperialism, and the clash of civilizations, delivered through a narrative style renowned for its vivid imagination and engaging tone.

Offering a comprehensive view of Kipling's early career, this collection is not just a treasure trove of literary works but also a window into the British literary landscape at the dawn of the 20th century. It is an indispensable resource for anyone seeking to understand the full breadth of Kipling's impact on literature and cultural history.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781396323706
Publisher: Left of Brain Books
Publication date: 01/01/2024
Pages: 704
Product dimensions: 5.25(w) x 8.00(h) x 1.91(d)

About the Author

Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was one of the most popular writers in the United Kingdom in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His fiction works include The Jungle Book — a classic of children’s literature — and the rousing adventure novel Kim, as well as books of poems, short stories, and essays. In 1907, at the age of 42, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.

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