| Author |
Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936 |
| Title |
The Light That Failed
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
David Reed, and David Widger
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| Summary |
"The Light That Failed" by Rudyard Kipling is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story centers on Richard Heldar, a war artist, as he grapples with the struggles of his past, the complexities of love, and the pursuit of his artistic vision. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of both the battlefield and the artistic world, exploring themes of ambition, identity, and the interplay of light and darkness in life as well as in art. The opening of the novel reveals the childhood of Dick Heldar and his relationship with Maisie, a fellow orphan. It highlights their shared hardships under the care of a neglectful guardian, Mrs. Jennett, who imposes a strict and unloving discipline. As they navigate their unhappy circumstances, the two children bond over their adventurous spirits—practicing with a revolver they have procured. They engage in innocent play mixed with the anxieties of their day-to-day lives and the foreshadowing of deeper troubles ahead. The reader witnesses the evolution of their friendship, hinting at potential future love, all while intertwining their artistic aspirations and their tumultuous upbringing. (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 |
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Artists -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Voyages and travels -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Blindness -- Fiction
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| Subject |
War correspondents -- Sudan -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
2876 |
| Release Date |
Oct 1, 2001 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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