Kertomuksia Intian ylängöiltä ja laaksoista by Rudyard Kipling

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Author Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936
Translator Malmberg, Aino, 1865-1933
Title Kertomuksia Intian ylängöiltä ja laaksoista
Contents Ilman kirkon siunausta -- Hänen oma aviovaimonsa -- Yli rajain -- Dungaran tuomio -- Lispeth -- Wee Willie Winkie -- Aurelianus Mc Gogginin kääntyminen -- Mennyttä kalua -- Amorin nuolet -- Kahden kauppa — kolmannen korvapuusti -- Kuinka Pluffles pelastui -- Erehdys -- Suddhoon talossa -- Toinen mies -- Venus Annodomini.
Credits Produced by Juha Kiuru and Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Kertomuksia Intian ylängöiltä ja laaksoista" by Rudyard Kipling is a collection of narratives likely written in the late 19th century. The stories delve into the complex relationships and cultural intersections between British officers and local inhabitants in India. The initial tale introduces John Holden, an Englishman who has married a young Muslim girl named Ameera, exploring themes of love, societal expectations, and the emotional turmoil that accompanies their life in a foreign land. The opening of the book presents a dialogue between Holden and Ameera as they anticipate the arrival of their child. Their relationship reflects a blend of affection and cultural dissonance, illuminating the challenges faced by interracial couples during this period. As Holden prepares to leave for work, Ameera expresses both joy and anxiety about the impending birth, while contrasting their immediate happiness with a sense of foreshadowing regarding the difficulties that lie ahead, particularly around themes of identity and societal pressures. The narrative hints at deeper emotional connections and the heartache tied to cultural divides, setting the stage for the poignant exploration of their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject India -- History -- British occupation, 1765-1947 -- Fiction
Subject British -- India -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 44793
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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