Explore the heart of British India with Rudyard Kipling's enduring masterpiece, "Kim." This illustrated version features twenty exquisite pictures that perfectly capture the spirit of the time and its inhabitants, adding even more brightness to Kipling's meticulously detailed world. This edition is more than simply a book; it gives readers an immersive experience with a thorough synopsis, an extensive cast list, and a perceptive biography of the writer, giving them a better knowledge of the background and the creative genius.
"Kim" narrates the tale of Kimball O'Hara, a wisecracking orphan in colonial India who gets entangled in the "Great Game"-the conflict between Russia and Britain over dominance of Central Asia. From the busy streets of Lahore to the rough highlands of the North, Kim travels across the subcontinent and meets a cast of people as colorful and varied as India itself. Every figure that Kim meets on his journey for identification, from the enlightened Tibetan Lama to the crafty British secret officers, is important.
This edition not only celebrates the adventure and the intrigue of the Great Game but also delves into the complexities of identity, imperialism, and friendship. With its additional content, including a characters list and an author biography, readers will appreciate not just the story but the historical and literary significance of this enduring masterpiece.
Whether you're revisiting this beloved classic or discovering it for the first time, this illustrated edition of "Kim" promises a reading experience as rich and enduring as the land it describes. Join Kim on his extraordinary journey and explore the depth and diversity of British India through the eyes of one of literature's most gifted storytellers, Rudyard Kipling.
| ISBN: | 9785912763427 |
| Publication date: | 12th April 2025 |
| Author: | Rudyard Kipling |
| Illustrator: | Micheal Smith |
| Publisher: | Micheal Smith an imprint of Syed Kamran Ameer |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 434 pages |
| Genres: |
Classic fiction: general and literary Historical Fiction |
Explore the heart of British India with Rudyard Kipling's enduring masterpiece, "Kim." This illustrated version features twenty exquisite pictures that perfectly capture the spirit of the time and its inhabitants, adding even more brightness to Kipling's meticulously detailed world. This edition is more than simply a book; it gives readers an immersive experience with a thorough synopsis, an extensive cast list, and a perceptive biography of the writer, giving them a better knowledge of the background and the creative genius.
"Kim" narrates the tale of Kimball O'Hara, a wisecracking orphan in colonial India who gets entangled in the "Great Game"-the conflict between Russia and Britain over dominance of Central Asia. From the busy streets of Lahore to the rough highlands of the North, Kim travels across the subcontinent and meets a cast of people as colorful and varied as India itself. Every figure that Kim meets on his journey for identification, from the enlightened Tibetan Lama to the crafty British secret officers, is important.
This edition not only celebrates the adventure and the intrigue of the Great Game but also delves into the complexities of identity, imperialism, and friendship. With its additional content, including a characters list and an author biography, readers will appreciate not just the story but the historical and literary significance of this enduring masterpiece.
Whether you're revisiting this beloved classic or discovering it for the first time, this illustrated edition of "Kim" promises a reading experience as rich and enduring as the land it describes. Join Kim on his extraordinary journey and explore the depth and diversity of British India through the eyes of one of literature's most gifted storytellers, Rudyard Kipling.
Kim(Illustrated) features in the following genres: Classic fiction: general and literary, Historical Fiction
Kim(Illustrated) is available in Paperback
Kim(Illustrated) was written by Rudyard Kipling and published by Micheal Smith an imprint of Syed Kamran Ameer
Kim(Illustrated) has 434 pages