Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was a quintessential British writer and poet, whose body of work encapsulates the essence of British colonial India. He is widely regarded for his deep understanding and portrayal of the British Raj and is indeed one of the most prominent literary figures to emerge from the era. Kipling was born in Bombay, where he was imbued with the multifaceted cultural and social nuances of India, a theme that prominently features in much of his work. His most well-known novel, 'Kim' (1901), stands out as a vivid tableau of Indian society under British rule and find much acclaim for its detailed characterizations and rich, atmospheric descriptions (Kipling, 1901). Kipling's literary style is marked by his storytelling prowess, with a distinctive narrative voice that often delves into adventure and the exploration of complex social relationships within the colonized landscape. 'Kim' serves as a prime example of his abilities, interweaving the eponymous young Irish orphan's adventures with the political and spiritual tapestry of India. The novel is characteristic of Kipling's enlightened view of the subcontinent, encompassing both its beauty and associated sociopolitical contrasts. Accolades for Kipling's body of work include the Nobel Prize in Literature, which he was awarded in 1907, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to English literature, making him the first English-language recipient of this prestigious award. Kipling's influence remained formidable, with his works continuing to be studied for their literary merit and historical insights.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 17.5.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker |
Kinder- / Jugendbuch ► Spielen / Lernen ► Abenteuer / Spielgeschichten | |
Schlagworte | 19th century • 19th century historical fiction • Adventure • Bildungsroman genre • British India • British India adventure • Colonial India literature • Colonialism • coming-of-age stories • Cultural diversity • cultural identity fiction • Cultural Immersion • Espionage and spies fiction • Great Game • Great Game novels • Jack London • Jules Verne • Mark Twain • orphan • Peter Pan • Rudyard Kipling classics • Secret Service • Spies • Stoneblood • The Chronicles of Narnia • The Descendants • The Hunger Games • The Maze Runner • Treasure Island • Victorian era children's books |
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