Traffics and Discoveries by Rudyard Kipling

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Author Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936
Title Traffics and Discoveries
Note Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents From the Masjid-al-aqsa of Sayyid Ahmed (Wahabi) -- The captive -- Poseidon's law -- The bonds of discipline -- The runner -- A sahibs' war -- The wet litany -- "Their lawful occasions", part I -- "Their lawful occasions", part II -- The king's task -- The comprehension of Private Cooper -- The necessitarian -- Steam tactics -- Kaspar's song in "Varda" -- "Wireless" -- Song of the old guard --The army of a dream, part I -- The army of a dream, part II -- The return of the children -- "They" -- From Lyden's "Irenius" -- Mrs. Bathurst -- "Our fathers also" -- Below the mill dam.
Credits Juliet Sutherland, Keith M. Eckrich and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary "Traffics and Discoveries" by Rudyard Kipling is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. The work reflects Kipling's extensive travels and experiences in British colonial territories, delving into themes of human experience, adventure, and the complexity of different cultures. The narratives encapsulate a mixture of fiction and observations that characteristically portray the encounters between imperial powers and their subjects, as well as the struggles of individuals caught in the tides of history. At the start of "Traffics and Discoveries," the reader is introduced to the story titled "The Captive," where the narrative begins with a sense of solemnity as it portrays the life of a prisoner in a colonial context. The opening verses set a tone of inevitability and resignation as the captive interacts with the environment around him, hinting at both his dignity and the nature of his chains. The subsequent scenes introduce Laughton G. Zigler, an American inventor who becomes embroiled in the South African conflict. Zigler's reflections and interactions with various characters expose the absurdities of war, identity, and cultural conflict, foreshadowing a deeper exploration of individual motives against a backdrop of broader socio-political landscapes. The narrative style combines vivid imagery and conversational tone, making it both engaging and thought-provoking as it captures the essence of human resilience amid adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject English poetry
Subject Prisoners -- Fiction
Subject Short stories, English
Subject Armed Forces -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 9790
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 15, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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