Kim

Rudyard Kipling

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Sprache: Englisch

Verlag: Prakash Books India Private Limited, 2018

9388144325 / 9789388144322

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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. …

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Titel
Kim
Autor
Rudyard Kipling
Verlag
Prakash Books India Private Limited
Erscheinungsjahr
2018
Zustand
Good
Einband
Paperback
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN-10
9388144325
ISBN-13
9789388144322

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