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Kim

Kim

Kipling, Rudyard

Hardcover

Classic FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1163217654
ISBN13: 9781163217658
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 254
Weight: 1.20
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Kim is a novel written by Rudyard Kipling, first published in 1901. The story is set in India during the British Raj and follows the adventures of an orphaned Irish boy named Kimball O'Hara, who is raised by a Tibetan lama and becomes a spy for the British secret service. Kim is a lively and mischievous boy who enjoys exploring the streets of Lahore, where he was born. He befriends a Tibetan lama who is searching for the River of the Arrow, which is believed to grant enlightenment. Kim becomes the lama's disciple and accompanies him on his journey, learning about Buddhism and the ways of the world. As Kim grows older, he becomes involved in espionage and is recruited by a British intelligence agent named Mahbub Ali. Kim's knowledge of the local languages and customs makes him an invaluable asset to the British, and he is sent on various missions to gather information and relay messages. Throughout the novel, Kim struggles with his identity and his loyalties. He is torn between his love for his mentor, the lama, and his duty to the British Empire. As he becomes more deeply involved in the world of espionage, he must navigate the complex political landscape of colonial India and make difficult choices that will shape his future. Kim is a classic adventure story that explores themes of identity, loyalty, and cultural exchange. Kipling's vivid descriptions of India and its people, as well as his insights into the complexities of colonialism, make this a timeless and thought-provoking novel.1901. Kipling, English short-story writer, novelist and poet, who celebrated the heroism of British colonial soldiers in India and Burma, was the first Englishman to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1907. Kim is his picaresque novel of India and is considered to be a masterpiece. 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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