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Debits and Credits
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General FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025591148
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 428
Weight: 1.31
Height: 0.87 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Debits and Credits is a multifaceted collection of fourteen short stories and twenty-one poems that captures the creative maturity and thematic depth of Rudyard Kipling's later career. The work navigates a wide array of subjects, from the haunting psychological landscape of the post-Great War era to the traditions of Freemasonry and the charm of rural England. A highlight of the collection is the celebrated story The Janeites, which explores how a group of soldiers finds emotional sanctuary in the works of Jane Austen, illustrating the power of literature to provide comfort in times of crisis.
Interweaving prose with lyrical verse, the anthology also features the return of characters from the author's earlier school stories, bridging the gap between youthful adventure and the complexities of adulthood. The poems serve to echo and amplify the themes found within the narratives, creating a cohesive exploration of loss, resilience, and the moral 'debits' and 'credits' that define a life. With its masterful storytelling and profound insight into human nature, Debits and Credits remains an essential volume for understanding the social and cultural shifts of the early twentieth century.
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