Kipling, Rudyard 1865-1936 creator Hämeen-Anttila, Väinö 1878-1942 text utu 2017 monographic fi 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) Rudyard Kipling -- Hänen esi-isäinsä hauta -- Risupoika. Translations of "The tomb of his ancestors" and "The brushwood boy." Release date is 2017-03-21 E-text prepared by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen Original publication data not identified British -- India -- Fiction English fiction -- Translations into Finnish PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54408 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54408 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134244.0 54408