02418cam a22003493u 4500 54408 UtSlPG 20260610134244.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PR Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936 Valittuja kertomuksia Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Translations of "The tomb of his ancestors" and "The brushwood boy." Release date is 2017-03-21 Rudyard Kipling -- Hänen esi-isäinsä hauta -- Risupoika. E-text prepared by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen "Valittuja kertomuksia" by Rudyard Kipling is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book explores various themes related to British colonial life in India, focusing on the experiences of both colonizers and the indigenous populations. One of the prominent characters introduced is John Chinn, who navigates his identity amidst the cultural complexities of the Indian subcontinent. The opening of the collection presents a broad overview of Kipling's literary journey, detailing his upbringing in India and his family's artistic background. It touches upon Kipling's early career as a journalist, where he honed his skills in observational storytelling. The narrative alludes to the character John Chinn, who is depicted as a direct descendant of a distinguished family with deep ties to the land and its people. The text highlights the socio-political dynamics present during colonial rule, hinting at Chinn's eventual return to service in India, where he must reconcile his British heritage with the cultural context of the bhil community he interacts with. This sets the stage for a rich exploration of themes such as identity, tradition, and the impact of imperialism. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified British -- India -- Fiction English fiction -- Translations into Finnish Hämeen-Anttila, Väinö, 1878-1942 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54408 95242 95242