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Discover the timeless allure of Rudyard Kipling's 'The Man Who Would Be King', a masterpiece of storytelling that captures the imagination and transports readers through a mesmerizing journey. This collection, published in 2011 by Penguin UK, showcases Kipling's exceptional talent as a storyteller, bringing together some of his finest works. This B-format paperback, with 588 pages of riveting prose, explores the evolution of Kipling's writing over five decades. His stories span a range of themes, from the vivid and often harsh reality of his 'Indian' tales to the modernist elements of his middle years, culminating in the intricate subtleties of his later writings. Each story, including the enthralling title piece, 'The Man Who Would Be King', invites you to dive into a world filled with drama, complexity, and vivid characters, such as victims, rogue kings, and nuanced portraits of human emotion. Whether you are revisiting Kipling's classics or reading them for the first time, this collection is an essential addition to any literature lover's library. Order now to enjoy fast shipping and delivery right to your doorstep. Experience why Rudyard Kipling remains one of the most celebrated authors in English literature – perfect for fans of classic literature and historical narratives alike!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141442358
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2011
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 588
Description:
Rudyard Kipling is one of the most magical storytellers in the English language. This new selection brings together the best of his short writings, following the development of his work over fifty years.
Rudyard Kipling is one of the most magical storytellers in the English language. This new selection brings together the best of his short writings, following the development of his work over fifty years. They take us from the harsh, cruel, vividly realized world of the 'Indian' stories that made his name, through the experimental modernism of his middle period to the highly-wrought subtleties of his later pieces. Including the tale of insanity and empire, 'The Man Who Would Be King', the high-spirited 'The Village that Voted the Earth Was Flat', the fable of childhood cruelty and revenge 'Baa Baa, Black Sheep', the menacing psychological study 'Mary Postgate' and the ambiguous portrayal of grief and mourning in 'The Gardener', here are stories of criminals, ghosts, femmes fatales, madness and murder.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141442358
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2011
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 588
Description:
Rudyard Kipling is one of the most magical storytellers in the English language. This new selection brings together the best of his short writings, following the development of his work over fifty years.
Rudyard Kipling is one of the most magical storytellers in the English language. This new selection brings together the best of his short writings, following the development of his work over fifty years. They take us from the harsh, cruel, vividly realized world of the 'Indian' stories that made his name, through the experimental modernism of his middle period to the highly-wrought subtleties of his later pieces. Including the tale of insanity and empire, 'The Man Who Would Be King', the high-spirited 'The Village that Voted the Earth Was Flat', the fable of childhood cruelty and revenge 'Baa Baa, Black Sheep', the menacing psychological study 'Mary Postgate' and the ambiguous portrayal of grief and mourning in 'The Gardener', here are stories of criminals, ghosts, femmes fatales, madness and murder.