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Plain Tales From the Hills
Paperback
Fiction AnthologiesGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781023024716
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 180
Weight: 0.57
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Experience life in British India through the sharp and observant eyes of Rudyard Kipling in Plain Tales from the Hills. This collection of short stories offers a glimpse into the daily lives, social dynamics, and personal dramas of the British colonial community in India.
Kipling, a master storyteller, paints a vivid picture of the era, exploring themes of love, duty, ambition, and the complexities of cultural interaction. These tales, filled with wit and insight, capture the essence of a bygone era, revealing both the charm and the challenges of life within the British Empire. Plain Tales from the Hills remains a compelling read, offering a unique window into a pivotal period in history. Perfect for readers interested in short stories, colonial history, or simply a well-crafted literary experience. This edition is meticulously prepared for print, ensuring an enduring and accessible reading experience of Kipling's classic work.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 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.
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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