The Cambridge Companion to Rudyard Kipling by Howard J Booth

The Cambridge Companion to Rudyard Kipling by Howard J Booth

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Rudyard Kipling (1865–1936) is among the most popular, acclaimed and controversial of writers in English. This Companion explores his main themes, the different genres in which he worked and the various phases of his career. It also examines his works' afterlives in postcolonial writing and through adaptations of his work.

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The Cambridge Companion to Rudyard Kipling by Howard J Booth

Rudyard Kipling (18651936) is among the most popular, acclaimed and controversial of writers in English. This Companion explores his main themes, the different genres in which he worked and the various phases of his career. It also examines his works' afterlives in postcolonial writing and through adaptations of his work.
'Personal read: 5/5 stars - an invaluable contribution to Kipling studies, and as such I heartily recommend it' New Books Magazine (newbooksmag.com)
'If you're an English student or a major Kipling fan … it should make it to the top of your Christmas wish list.' The Bookbag
'This is a successful Companion, and may be recommended as the place to start for those wanting a single-volume introduction to Kipling studies. There are no weak chapters, and the thirteen topics are sensibly chosen.' John Lee, Victorian Studies
Howard Booth is Lecturer in English Literature at the University of Manchester.
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ISBN 13 9780521136631
ISBN 10 0521136636
Title The Cambridge Companion to Rudyard Kipling
Author Howard J Booth
Series Cambridge Companions To Literature
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Year published 2011-09-01
Number of pages 228
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.