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100 1 _aKipling, Rudyard,
_d1865-1936
245 1 0 _aStories by English Authors: The Orient (Selected by Scribners)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-03-26
505 0 _aThe man who would be king, by Rudyard Kipling -- Tajima, by Miss Mitford -- A Chinese girl graduate, by R. K. Douglas -- The revenge of her race, by Mary Beaumont -- King Billy of Ballarat, by Morley Roberts -- Thy heart's desire, by Netta Syrett
508 _aProduced by Dagny; John Bickers and David Widger
520 _a"Stories by English Authors: The Orient" by Rudyard Kipling et al. is a collection of short stories likely compiled during the late 19th century. The narratives present a colorful tapestry of characters and events set against the backdrop of the Orient, specifically focusing on English perspectives and experiences in this exotic land. The collection kicks off with Kipling's renowned tale of "The Man Who Would Be King," which follows two English adventurers who aspire to become kings in a remote region of Afghanistan. The opening of this collection introduces the character of the narrator who recounts his journey on a train to Mhow and his encounter with a beggar-like man, hinting at profound themes of aspiration, identity, and the complexities of colonialism. The scene unfolds in a humorous yet poignant manner as the two characters bond over their shared wanderlust and precarious situations. The narrative sets the stage for the adventures that follow, emphasizing the blend of camaraderie and the allure of power that will define the characters’ journey into Kafiristan. This opening segment effectively establishes Kipling's trademark style, combining wit with insight into human nature and the enigmatic allure of the unknown. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFiction
653 _aShort stories
700 1 _aBeaumont, Mary,
_d1849-1910
700 1 _aDouglas, Robert K., Sir
_q(Robert Kennaway),
_d1838-1913
700 1 _aMitford, Mary Russell,
_d1787-1855
700 1 _aRoberts, Morley,
_d1857-1942
700 1 _aSyrett, Netta,
_d1865-1943
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2035
999 _c44142
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