Works

Works

Rudyard Kipling

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2012
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781279800423
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Dive into the world of British India with Rudyard Kipling’s 'Works: Plain Tales From The Hills.' This collection of short stories offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives and experiences of those living in colonial India during the late 19th century. Kipling’s vivid storytelling brings to life the social dynamics, challenges, and adventures of both the British colonizers and the native population. With a biographical sketch by C. E. N., this revised edition provides additional insight into Kipling’s life and the context in which these tales were written. Experience the rich tapestry of culture, history, and human drama woven throughout these enduring stories.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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