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The Eyes of Asia

The Eyes of Asia

Kipling, Rudyard

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Travel WritingFiction AnthologiesHistoriography

ISBN10: 1163224812
ISBN13: 9781163224816
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 110
Weight: 0.74
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Eyes of Asia is a collection of essays written by Rudyard Kipling, a renowned English author, poet, and novelist. The book is a reflection of Kipling's travels across Asia, where he spent a considerable amount of time observing the people, cultures, and landscapes of the continent. The essays are a blend of Kipling's personal experiences and his observations of the social and political landscape of Asia during the early 20th century.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Kipling's travels in Japan, China, and India. In his essays, Kipling provides a vivid description of the people he met, the places he visited, and the customs and traditions he observed. He also shares his thoughts on the political and social conditions of the countries he visited, highlighting the challenges faced by the people of Asia.The second part of the book is a collection of Kipling's poems, which are inspired by the landscapes and people of Asia. The poems are a tribute to the beauty and diversity of the continent, and Kipling's love for the people and cultures of Asia shines through in his writing.Overall, The Eyes of Asia is a fascinating collection of essays and poems that provide a unique insight into the Asia of the early 20th century. Kipling's writing is engaging and thought-provoking, and his observations of the continent are still relevant today. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in Asian history, culture, and literature.1919. Kipling, English short-story writer, novelist and poet, who celebrated the heroism of British colonial soldiers in India and Burma, he was the first Englishman to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1907. Contents: A Retired Gentlemen; The Fumes of the Heart; The Private Account; and A Trooper of Horse. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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