Rudyard Kipling
The Man Who Would Be King
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141442358
- author:
- Rudyard Kipling
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 624
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Rudyard Kipling's Selected Stories brings together a rich collection of his most captivating tales, spanning over fifty years of his writing career. From the harsh, vivid world of his early "Indian" stories to the experimental modernism of his middle period, and the subtle, nuanced pieces of his later work, this selection showcases the full range of Kipling's storytelling mastery.
Within these pages, you'll find a diverse range of stories, each one a masterclass in storytelling, exploring themes of madness, murder, childhood cruelty, and the complexities of the human condition. With tales like "The Man Who Would Be King", "The Village that Voted the Earth Was Flat", and "Baa Baa, Black Sheep", this collection offers a fascinating glimpse into Kipling's unique vision and literary skill.
Published by Penguin, a leading publisher of classic literature, this edition is part of the Penguin Classics series, which represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. With authoritative introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, this edition provides a rich and nuanced understanding of Kipling's work.
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