Rudyard Kipling

The Bridge-Builders (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

"The Bridge-Builders" is a short story written by Rudyard Kipling, first published in 1889 as part of his collection titled "The Day's Work." Kipling, a prolific British writer, is best known for his works of fiction, poetry, and essays, many of which explore themes of imperialism, adventure, and the human experience. In "The Bridge-Builders," Kipling tells the story of a group of British engineers tasked with constructing a bridge in a remote region of India. The engineers face numerous challenges, including harsh terrain, extreme weather, and the skepticism of the local population. Despite these obstacles, the engineers persevere in their mission to build the bridge, demonstrating their resilience, ingenuity, and determination. The story explores themes of colonialism, cultural exchange, and the impact of technology on society. Through the lens of the bridge-building project, Kipling offers insights into the complexities of British imperialism in India and the interactions between colonizers and colonized peoples. "The Bridge-Builders" is characteristic of Kipling's storytelling style, featuring vivid descriptions, memorable characters, and a keen eye for detail. It is often praised for its evocative portrayal of the Indian landscape and its exploration of themes relevant to its historical context.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Neelkanth Prakashan
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. Mai 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9789361442469
• Artikelnr.: 73568854

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.