Couverture / Jaquette

Dans ce recueil captivant de Rudyard Kipling, l'auteur nous plonge dans la société coloniale britannique en Inde à travers une série de dialogues et de scènes de la vie quotidienne. Centrée sur le couple des Gadsby, cette ¿uvre explore les thèmes de l'amour, du devoir, et des défis de la vie militaire dans un contexte exotique et parfois impitoyable. Avec son style incisif et ses observations acérées, Kipling brosse un tableau saisissant des relations humaines et des dilemmes moraux de l'époque victorienne.

Note biographique

Rudyard Kipling (1865 1936) was a British author and poet who was born in Bombay, British India. As seen by his evocative depictions of colonial life, Kipling's early years in India had a profound influence on his later works. A large portion of his early years were spent apart from his parents; this is portrayed in his narrative "The Jungle Book." With a wide variety of works, including novels, poetry, and short tales, Kipling's creative career took off. His most famous works are "Kim," a book set in British India, and "The Jungle Book," an anthology of tales that went on to become a classic in children's literature. Kipling was the youngest recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature when it was granted in 1907. Themes of imperialism, patriotism, and the intricacies of cross-cultural relationships were frequently covered in his writings. Because of his imperialist beliefs, Kipling's legacy has come under fire even though he was quite popular during his lifetime. However, his place in literary history has been cemented by his ability to fascinate readers with his storytelling prowess and his effect on adventure literature.

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