The Complete Works (eBook)

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2022
7500 Seiten
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The Complete Works - Rudyard Kipling
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Rudyard Kipling's 'The Complete Works' is a comprehensive collection of the prolific author's literary masterpieces, covering a wide range of genres from poetry to short stories to novels. Kipling's distinct writing style, characterized by vivid imagery, rich language, and deep exploration of colonial themes, creates a captivating and immersive reading experience. Set against the backdrop of British imperialism, Kipling's works provide valuable insights into the complexities of power dynamics, cultural encounters, and the human experience in a rapidly changing world. With themes of identity, loyalty, and the clash of civilizations, Kipling's writing continues to resonate with readers today. Rudyard Kipling's own experiences growing up in British India and later working as a journalist and traveling extensively around the British Empire undoubtedly influenced his work. His firsthand exposure to diverse cultures and societies informs the authentic depiction of colonial life in his writings. 'The Complete Works' serves as a testament to Kipling's enduring literary legacy and his ability to capture the spirit of his time with unparalleled brilliance. I highly recommend 'The Complete Works' to readers who are interested in exploring the captivating world of Rudyard Kipling's writings. This collection offers a diverse selection of his works that showcase his literary talent and provide valuable insights into the historical and cultural context of the British Empire.

Rudyard Kipling (1865–1936), an English journalist, short-story writer, poet, and novelist, was born in Bombay, British India, and is often considered one of the major innovators of the art of the short story. His children's books are enduring classics of children's literature, and his best-known works include 'The Jungle Book' (1894), 'Kim' (1901), and the poem 'If—' (1910). Kipling is also known for 'Just So Stories' (1902) and 'The Man Who Would Be King' (1888), among other stories. His literary style is characterized by his experiences in India and his vivid imagination, reflecting the imperialism and the milieu of the British Empire in his era. In fiction, he made significant contributions to the genre of the spy novel and the celebration of British imperial adventure. Furthermore, his poetic works, such as 'Gunga Din' and 'The White Man's Burden,' have elicited both acclaim for their technical mastery and criticism for their colonial attitudes. In 1907, Kipling was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, becoming the first English-language writer to receive the prize, and to date he remains its youngest recipient. His complete works showcase the breadth of Kipling's literary prowess and continue to be studied and appreciated for their narrative artistry and cultural insights.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 17.5.2022
Verlagsort Prague
Sprache englisch
Themenwelt Literatur Anthologien
Kinder- / Jugendbuch Gedichte / Lieder
Schlagworte 19th century British writers • Adventure fiction for kids • Animal stories in verse • autobiographical works • British colonial India • Charles Dickens • children's classics • children's poetry books • classic children's tales • Classic verse stories • English literature • english literature classics • Ernest Hemingway • H. G. Wells • historical adventure • Imperialism in literature • Jack London • James Joyce • Jorge Luis Borges • Joseph Conrad • jungle book author • Mark Twain • Oscar Wilde • poetry collections • Robert Louis Stevenson • Rudyard Kipling collection • Short story innovator • Versatile storytelling • Victorian Era • Victorian era children's tales
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