The Man Who Would be King by Rudyard Kipling

The Man Who Would be King by Rudyard Kipling

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Summary

"The Man Who Would Be King" and the other stories collected in this volume reflect the author's early experiences in India. Tales include, "Baa, Baa, Black Sheep" and "At the Pit's Mouth".

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The Man Who Would be King by Rudyard Kipling

Arranged in the order of their original publication and written during Kipling's time as a journalist in India, these seventeen short stories explore the themes of isolation and abandonment and the effects of the Indian caste system on society. Along with the title piece, the volume includes "Gemini," "A Wayside Comedy," "The Hill of Illusion," "Only a Subaltern," "Baa, Baa, Black Sheep," "Black Jack," and others.
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ISBN 13 9780192836298
ISBN 10 0192836293
Title The Man Who Would be King
Author Rudyard Kipling
Series Oxford World's Classics Ser
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Oxford University Press
Year published 1999-02-01
Number of pages 336
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.