| Author |
Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936 |
| Title |
The Works of Rudyard Kipling: One Volume Edition
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Reed and David Widger
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| Summary |
"The Works of Rudyard Kipling: One Volume Edition" by Rudyard Kipling is a comprehensive collection of poetry and short stories compiled in the late 19th century. This anthology showcases Kipling's multifaceted exploration of themes such as colonialism, society, and human experience through a variety of narrative styles and forms, from witty ballads to poignant tales. Readers can expect to encounter a vivid reflection of life in British India, filled with memorable characters, cultural critiques, and a unique lens on the relationships between colonizers and the indigenous peoples. The opening of this volume introduces several verses that set the tone for Kipling's satirical and keen observations of bureaucracy and colonial life. Through the first pieces, such as "Departmental Ditties," Kipling humorously depicts the absurdities of administrative work and the characters inhabiting this world, like Ahasuerus Jenkins, who whimsically navigates his role within a military setting. The expose reveals the ironies and inconsistencies of the British imperial administration. Each poem invites readers to engage with Kipling's insightful portrayal of the complexities of human nature and societal structures, hinting at the larger themes that will unfold throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
English poetry
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| Subject |
English fiction
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| Subject |
Short stories, English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
2334 |
| Release Date |
Sep 1, 2000 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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