The Works of Rudyard Kipling - 8 Volumes from the Complete Works in One Edition - Kipling, Rudyard
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Rudyard Kipling (1865 - 1936) was an English poet, short-story writer, and novelist. He received the Nobel Prize for Literature, the first English Language write to receive the prize and to date he remains the youngest writer. He is known for writing about the Empire. Literary critic Douglas Kerr wrote, "....as the age of the European empires recedes, he is recognised as an incomparable, if controversial, interpreter of how empire was experienced. That, and an increasing recognition of his extraordinary narrative gifts, make him a force to be reckoned with." Henry James said: "Kipling strikes…mehr

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Rudyard Kipling (1865 - 1936) was an English poet, short-story writer, and novelist. He received the Nobel Prize for Literature, the first English Language write to receive the prize and to date he remains the youngest writer. He is known for writing about the Empire. Literary critic Douglas Kerr wrote, "....as the age of the European empires recedes, he is recognised as an incomparable, if controversial, interpreter of how empire was experienced. That, and an increasing recognition of his extraordinary narrative gifts, make him a force to be reckoned with." Henry James said: "Kipling strikes me personally as the most complete man of genius (as distinct from fine intelligence) that I have ever known." This book contains the following pieces, originally in 8 volumes - over one hundred and fifty pieces of literature - ranging from long stories to short stories to ballads to ditties. VOLUME I Departmental Ditties And Other Verses VOLUME II Ballads And Barrack-Room Ballads VOLUME III The Phantom 'Rickshaw And Other Ghost Stories: My Own True Ghost Story, The Strange Ride Of Morrowbie Jukes, The Man Who Would Be King, "The Finest Story In The World" VOLUME IV Under The Deodars, The Education Of Otis Yeere, At The Pit's Mouth, A Wayside Comedy, The Hill Of Illusion, A Second-Rate Woman, Only A Subaltern, In The Matter Of A Private, The Enlightenments Of Pagett, M.P. VOLUME V Plain Tales From The Hills, VOLUME VI The Light That Failed VOLUME VII The Story Of The Gadsbys VOLUME VIII From Mine Own People, Bimi Namgay Doola, The Recrudescence Of Imray Moti Guj-Mutineer
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Rudyard Kipling (1865 1936) was a British author and poet who was born in Bombay, British India. As seen by his evocative depictions of colonial life, Kipling's early years in India had a profound influence on his later works. A large portion of his early years were spent apart from his parents; this is portrayed in his narrative "The Jungle Book." With a wide variety of works, including novels, poetry, and short tales, Kipling's creative career took off. His most famous works are "Kim," a book set in British India, and "The Jungle Book," an anthology of tales that went on to become a classic in children's literature. Kipling was the youngest recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature when it was granted in 1907. Themes of imperialism, patriotism, and the intricacies of cross-cultural relationships were frequently covered in his writings. Because of his imperialist beliefs, Kipling's legacy has come under fire even though he was quite popular during his lifetime. However, his place in literary history has been cemented by his ability to fascinate readers with his storytelling prowess and his effect on adventure literature.
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