Kipling, Rudyard 1865-1936 creator text utu 2009 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Soldier Stories" by Rudyard Kipling is a collection of military-themed short stories written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around the lives, experiences, and camaraderie of British soldiers serving in India, highlighting their challenges, humor, and the stark realities of military life. The characters, including Mulvaney, Ortheris, and Learoyd, navigate the temptations of barracks life and the brutalities of combat. The opening of "Soldier Stories" introduces the reader to Mulvaney and his comrades stationed at Fort Amara during a stifling June night. The soldiers converse about their weariness and the mental strain of their service in such a desolate place. As Mulvaney recounts past battles and experiences, the narrative captures the camaraderie and resilience among the men, contrasted with the looming threats of combat and the weight of their responsibilities. This initial glimpse sets the stage for deeper explorations of the characters’ lives, showcasing the complex interplay between humor and the harshness of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) With the main guard -- The drums of the fore and aft -- The man who was -- The courting of Dinah Shadd -- The incarnation of Krishna Mulvaney -- The taking of Lungtungpen -- The madness of Private Ortheris. Release date is 2009-04-08 Produced by Stephen Hope, Joseph Cooper, Jeannie Howse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction Soldiers -- Fiction India -- Social life and customs -- Fiction British -- India -- Fiction PR Original publication data not identified 04015319 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28537 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28537 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133642.0 28537