Kim
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1994
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New edition
Wordsworth Editions Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-85326-099-5 (ISBN)
Wordsworth Editions Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-85326-099-5 (ISBN)
This novel tells the story of Kimball O'Hara (Kim), who is the orphaned son of a soldier in the Irish regiment stationed in India during the British Raj. It describes Kim's life and adventures from street vagabond, to his adoption by his father's regiment and recruitment into espionage.
With a new Introduction by Cedric Watts, Research Professor of English, University of Sussex.
Kim is Rudyard Kipling’s finest work. Now controversial, this novel is a memorably vivid evocation of the life and landscapes of India in the late nineteenth century. Kim himself is a resourceful lad who befriends a lama, an ageing priest; and both embark on a combined quest. Whereas Kim has an insatiable interest in the varied activities around him, the lama seeks redemption from the ‘Wheel of Life’. Kim becomes involved in the ‘Great Game’:, undertaking espionage for the British rulers.
This engrossing and moving novel, with its diversity of memorable characters, offers many insights into political, religious and social tensions.
With a new Introduction by Cedric Watts, Research Professor of English, University of Sussex.
Kim is Rudyard Kipling’s finest work. Now controversial, this novel is a memorably vivid evocation of the life and landscapes of India in the late nineteenth century. Kim himself is a resourceful lad who befriends a lama, an ageing priest; and both embark on a combined quest. Whereas Kim has an insatiable interest in the varied activities around him, the lama seeks redemption from the ‘Wheel of Life’. Kim becomes involved in the ‘Great Game’:, undertaking espionage for the British rulers.
This engrossing and moving novel, with its diversity of memorable characters, offers many insights into political, religious and social tensions.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 5.5.1994 |
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Reihe/Serie | Wordsworth Classics |
Einführung | Professor Cedric Watts |
Mitarbeit |
Herausgeber (Serie): Dr Keith Carabine |
Verlagsort | Herts |
Sprache | englisch |
Maße | 129 x 198 mm |
Gewicht | 173 g |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker |
Literatur ► Zweisprachige Ausgaben ► Deutsch / Englisch | |
ISBN-10 | 1-85326-099-1 / 1853260991 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-85326-099-5 / 9781853260995 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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