Description
Explore the rich narrative of Rudyard Kipling’s timeless classic, 'Kim', a compelling tale that captures the essence of the imperial experience in India. This brand new, B-format paperback edition published by Penguin UK is a must-have for literature enthusiasts and students alike. With 378 pages teeming with vibrant characters and intricate details, this captivating coming-of-age story invites readers into the heart of the British Raj.
In 'Kim', readers are introduced to the orphaned son of an Irish soldier who must navigate a world split by cultures and class. This novel's setting is beautifully drawn, showcasing the exotic landscapes of India while diving deep into the complexities of identity and friendship. Accompanied by the wise old lama on a quest for spiritual redemption, Kim's journey is laced with humor and heart.
This edition features a General Preface by Jan Montefiore and a literary introduction by Harish Trivedi, providing insightful context for new readers. Whether you are revisiting Kipling's masterpiece or discovering it for the first time, this volume offers a deep dive into the themes of race, belonging, and the impact of colonialism. With its rich narrative and detailed exploration of the Great Game, this book remains relevant and riveting for modern audiences. Ideal for book clubs, classrooms, or personal collections, this work stands as an essential entry in the Penguin Classics series.
**Delivery Information:** Your order will be processed and shipped promptly, ensuring you receive your book in pristine condition.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141442372
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2011
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 378
Description:
Part of a series of new editions of Kipling's works in Penguin Classics, this volume contains a General Preface by Jan Montefiore and an introduction by Harish Trivedi placing the novel in its literary and social context.
An epic rendition of the imperial experience in India, and perhaps his greatest long work, the Penguin Classics edition of Rudyard Kipling's Kim is edited with an introduction by Harish Trivedi, and includes a general preface by Jan Montefiore.
Kim, orphaned son of an Irish soldier and a poor white mother, and the lama, an old ascetic priest, are on a quest. Kim was born and raised in India and plays with the slum children as he lives on the streets, but he is white, a sahib, and wants to play the Great Game of Imperialism; while the priest must find redemption from the Wheel of Things. Kim celebrates their friendship and their journeys in a beautiful but hostile environment, capturing the opulence of the exotic landscape and the uneasy presence of the British Raj. Filled with rich description and vivid characters, this beguiling coming of age story is considered to be Kipling's masterpiece.
Part of a series of new editions of Kipling's works in Penguin Classics, this volume contains a General Preface by Jan Montefiore and an introduction by Harish Trivedi placing the novel in its literary and social context.
Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was born in Bombay. In 1882 he started work as a journalist in India, and while there produced a body of work, stories, sketches and poems - notably Plain Tales from the Hills (1888) - which made him an instant literary celebrity when he returne
In 'Kim', readers are introduced to the orphaned son of an Irish soldier who must navigate a world split by cultures and class. This novel's setting is beautifully drawn, showcasing the exotic landscapes of India while diving deep into the complexities of identity and friendship. Accompanied by the wise old lama on a quest for spiritual redemption, Kim's journey is laced with humor and heart.
This edition features a General Preface by Jan Montefiore and a literary introduction by Harish Trivedi, providing insightful context for new readers. Whether you are revisiting Kipling's masterpiece or discovering it for the first time, this volume offers a deep dive into the themes of race, belonging, and the impact of colonialism. With its rich narrative and detailed exploration of the Great Game, this book remains relevant and riveting for modern audiences. Ideal for book clubs, classrooms, or personal collections, this work stands as an essential entry in the Penguin Classics series.
**Delivery Information:** Your order will be processed and shipped promptly, ensuring you receive your book in pristine condition.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141442372
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2011
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 378
Description:
Part of a series of new editions of Kipling's works in Penguin Classics, this volume contains a General Preface by Jan Montefiore and an introduction by Harish Trivedi placing the novel in its literary and social context.
An epic rendition of the imperial experience in India, and perhaps his greatest long work, the Penguin Classics edition of Rudyard Kipling's Kim is edited with an introduction by Harish Trivedi, and includes a general preface by Jan Montefiore.
Kim, orphaned son of an Irish soldier and a poor white mother, and the lama, an old ascetic priest, are on a quest. Kim was born and raised in India and plays with the slum children as he lives on the streets, but he is white, a sahib, and wants to play the Great Game of Imperialism; while the priest must find redemption from the Wheel of Things. Kim celebrates their friendship and their journeys in a beautiful but hostile environment, capturing the opulence of the exotic landscape and the uneasy presence of the British Raj. Filled with rich description and vivid characters, this beguiling coming of age story is considered to be Kipling's masterpiece.
Part of a series of new editions of Kipling's works in Penguin Classics, this volume contains a General Preface by Jan Montefiore and an introduction by Harish Trivedi placing the novel in its literary and social context.
Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was born in Bombay. In 1882 he started work as a journalist in India, and while there produced a body of work, stories, sketches and poems - notably Plain Tales from the Hills (1888) - which made him an instant literary celebrity when he returne