Rudyard Kipling

Many Inventions (eBook, ePUB)

Captivating tales of human experiences and societal norms in the late 19th century

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Rudyard Kipling's 'Many Inventions' is a collection of short stories that reflect the diversity and complexity of human experiences during the late 19th century. Written in Kipling's signature captivating and detailed style, the book delves into themes of colonization, war, and societal norms. Each story is carefully crafted to provide insight into the human condition and provoke thoughtful reflection. Kipling's use of vivid imagery and precise language enhances the reader's engagement with the narratives, making 'Many Inventions' a literary classic that has stood the test of time in the realm of short fiction. As a prominent figure in English literature, Kipling's work continues to inspire readers with its profound storytelling and moral lessons. His own experiences growing up in British India and his connections to the military influence the depth and authenticity of the stories contained in this collection. Readers who appreciate thought-provoking narratives and rich character development will find 'Many Inventions' to be a compelling and enlightening read.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 245
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. November 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4066338080820
• Artikelnr.: 64077224

Autorenporträt

Joseph Rudyard Kipling (1865 - 1936) was an English journalist, short-story writer, poet and novelist. Kipling's works of fiction include The Jungle Book (1894), Kim (1901) and many short stories, including "The Man Who Would Be King" (1888). His poems include "Mandalay" (1890), "Gunga Din" (1890), "The Gods of the Copybook Headings" (1919), "The White Man's Burden" (1899) and "If-" (1910). He is regarded as a major innovator in the art of the short story; his children's books are classics of children's literature and one critic described his work as exhibiting "a versatile and luminous narrative gift". Kipling was one of the most popular writers in the United Kingdom, in both prose and verse, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Henry James said: "Kipling strikes me personally as the most complete man of genius, as distinct from fine intelligence, that I have ever known." In 1907, at the age of 42, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, making him the first English-language writer to receive the prize and its youngest recipient to date. He was also sounded out for the British Poet Laureateship and on several occasions for a knighthood, both of which he declined.