I am Kim. I am Kim. And what is Kim?'
His soul repeated it again and again.
Kimball “ Kim” O’ Hara, an Irish orphan, leads a hand-to-mouth existence. He begs on the streets of Lahore, British India, and runs small errands for Mahbub Ali, a horse trader and spy.
One day, when he befriends an old Tibetan lama who is on a quest to find the legendary and sacred River of the Arrow, Kim becomes his disciple and follows him on his quest to attain enlightenment. What happens as they journey together along the Grand Trunk Road and learn about the Great Game?
A riveting coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of the Anglo-Russian rivalry in Central Asia at the end of the nineteenth century, Rudyard Kipling’ s Kim is a timeless classic. It has undergone several film and television adaptations, and continues to remain noteworthy.
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"Born on December 30, 1865, in Bombay, India, Joseph Rudyard Kipling was one of the most-acclaimed writers, of both prose and verse, of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He spent his early childhood in India, and his exposure to the native languages in the subcontinent greatly influenced his writing style and clearly reflects in his works. Apart from his poems for children, Kipling is remembered for his tales and poems about British soldiers in India. His most-famous works include The Jungle Book, Kim, Just So Stories, The Man Who Would Be King, ‘ If’ and ‘ The White Man’ s Burden’ . Kipling’ s significant contribution to the field of literature won him the Nobel Prize in 1907, making him the first English language writer, and the youngest till this date, to receive the prize. He died on January 18, 1936.
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Anbieter: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, USA
Paperback. Zustand: Good. Kim by Rudyard Kipling is a classic work of adventure fiction, historical literature, espionage, and coming-of-age storytelling set against the diverse landscapes of British-ruled India. The novel follows Kimball O'Hara, an orphan of Irish descent who grows up immersed in Indian life and moves easily between different communities, languages, and social worlds. Kim's journey takes a new direction when he meets a Tibetan lama searching for spiritual enlightenment and becomes his companion on the road. At the same time, Kim is gradually drawn into the world of British intelligence and the geopolitical rivalry known as the Great Game, placing him between spiritual wandering, secret missions, shifting loyalties, and questions about who he truly is. Rich in identity, loyalty, espionage, cultural encounter, friendship, spirituality, and self-discovery, Kim combines adventure with a detailed portrait of colonial India. Through Kim's movement between different social and cultural environments, the novel explores belonging, divided identity, education, political intrigue, and the tension between personal relationships and larger imperial forces. Vivid, layered, and adventurous, Kim is ideal for students, classic literature readers, and anyone interested in Rudyard Kipling, British literature, colonial India, historical adventure novels, spy fiction, and coming-of-age classics. Its blend of travel, espionage, friendship, cultural observation, and spiritual searching makes it a distinctive work of nineteenth- and early twentieth-century literature. Why should readers pick this book? An Adventure Across Colonial India: Follow Kim through bustling cities, remote roads, monasteries, and secret networks as he navigates a world of travel, discovery, and intrigue. Espionage, Identity & Spiritual Search: Explore the contrast between Kim's involvement in the Great Game and his journey alongside the lama toward deeper questions of purpose and belonging. Ideal for Classic Adventure Readers: Perfect for students, history enthusiasts, literature lovers, and readers interested in espionage, colonial-era fiction, cultural encounters, and coming-of-age stories. Key Themes Identity, Belonging & Self-Discovery: Explore Kim's struggle to understand who he is while moving between cultures, communities, and competing expectations. Espionage, Loyalty & Political Intrigue: Examine secret intelligence networks, shifting loyalties, and the pressures created by imperial rivalry and the Great Game. Friendship, Spirituality & Cultural Encounter: Reflect on Kim's bond with the lama, the search for meaning, and the diverse people and traditions encountered throughout the journey. Artikel-Nr. CIN9388144325G
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Anbieter: Majestic Books, Hounslow, Vereinigtes Königreich
Zustand: New. pp. 356. Artikel-Nr. 370388341
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Anbieter: Kennys Bookstore, Olney, MD, USA
Zustand: New. 2018. paperback. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Artikel-Nr. V9789388144322
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