The City of Dreadful Night by Rudyard Kipling
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"The City of Dreadful Night" by Rudyard Kipling is a novel written in the late 19th century." The work focuses on the complex and often grim realities of Calcutta, inviting readers to explore its various layers, from its bustling life to its darker undercurrents. Through the eyes of an unnamed protagonist, Kipling offers a vivid commentary on the social dynamics, cultural clashes, and moral ambiguities of the city, aimed at both its
colonial overseers and the local populace. "The opening of the work sets the scene in Calcutta, capturing the character's arrival and initial impressions as he reflects on the city's contrasting beauty and pervasive despair." The protagonist conveys a sense of lost heritage and isolation, reminiscing about the vibrancy and opportunities of London while acknowledging the grim realities of Calcutta, including its infamous odors and societal tensions. He grapples with the chaotic amalgamation of life and decay that defines the city, highlighting how the harsh environment influences both residency and the actions of its inhabitants. The sense of disillusionment is strong as the protagonist voices a desire for a more profound connection with Calcutta, even as the city's complexities serve as a backdrop rife with challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Farrand, Charles D., 1865- |
| Title | The City of Dreadful Night |
| Contents | A real live city -- The reflections of a savage -- The council of the gods -- On the banks of the Hugli -- With the Calcutta police -- The city of dreadful night -- Deeper and deeper still -- Concerning Lucia. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif, MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Kolkata (India) -- Social life and customs |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 61834 |
| Release Date | Apr 14, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 453 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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