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100 1 _aKipling, Rudyard,
_d1865-1936
245 1 4 _aThe Works of Rudyard Kipling: One Volume Edition
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2000
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2000-09-01
508 _aProduced by David Reed and David Widger
520 _a"The Works of Rudyard Kipling: One Volume Edition" by Rudyard Kipling is a comprehensive collection of poetry and short stories compiled in the late 19th century. This anthology showcases Kipling's multifaceted exploration of themes such as colonialism, society, and human experience through a variety of narrative styles and forms, from witty ballads to poignant tales. Readers can expect to encounter a vivid reflection of life in British India, filled with memorable characters, cultural critiques, and a unique lens on the relationships between colonizers and the indigenous peoples. The opening of this volume introduces several verses that set the tone for Kipling's satirical and keen observations of bureaucracy and colonial life. Through the first pieces, such as "Departmental Ditties," Kipling humorously depicts the absurdities of administrative work and the characters inhabiting this world, like Ahasuerus Jenkins, who whimsically navigates his role within a military setting. The expose reveals the ironies and inconsistencies of the British imperial administration. Each poem invites readers to engage with Kipling's insightful portrayal of the complexities of human nature and societal structures, hinting at the larger themes that will unfold throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish poetry
653 _aEnglish fiction
653 _aShort stories, English
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2334
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