In Black and White by Rudyard Kipling

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Author Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936
Title In Black and White
Series Title The writings in prose and verse of Rudyard Kipling, volume IV
Note Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents Preface -- Dray wara yow dee -- Namgay Doola -- "The City of Dreadful Night" -- The judgment of Dungara -- The finances of the gods -- At Howli Thana -- In flood time -- Moti Guj: mutineer -- Without benefit of clergy -- Naboth -- The sending of Dana Da -- Through the fire -- The head of the district -- The Amir's homily -- At twenty-two -- Jews in Shushan -- Georgie Porgie -- Little Tobrah -- Gemini -- The limitations of Pambé Serang -- One view of the question -- On the city wall -- The enlightenments of Pagett, M. P.
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Summary "In Black and White" by Rudyard Kipling is a collection of stories likely written in the late 19th century. The volume unfolds various tales that provide insights into life in India, featuring an array of characters such as mendicants, holy men, and the common folk, exploring cultural interactions and the complexities of human existence. The beginning of "In Black and White" introduces readers to Dhunni Bhagat's Chubára, a monastery in Northern India, where the holy man Gobind resides. He engages in discussions with a narrator who aspires to document life through storytelling. Gobind shares his wisdom on tales, emphasizing that there is a shared human experience that transcends cultural differences. The old man expresses his longing for legacy, asking the narrator to include a record of his name in the forthcoming book, thus setting the stage for the interconnected stories to follow. This opening portion establishes themes of storytelling and the quest for understanding, foreshadowing a rich exploration of life, death, and the essence of humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject India -- Fiction
Subject Short stories, English
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EBook-No. 62346
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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