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This book is a collection of tales which explore the personal and social dimensions of the British experience in India during the late 19th century. The author, a keen observer of human nature and Victorian society, offers insights into the lives of those who lived and worked in the subcontinent, from soldiers to civil servants and their families. The book explores themes of imperialism, cultural clash, morality, sexuality, love, regret, and redemption, capturing the dilemmas and complexities of a historical moment when the sun was setting on the British Empire. Some stories are funny, others deeply poignant, but all of them are told with a clear eye for detail and a profound understanding of the human condition. This is a classic work of literature, a captivating and insightful portrayal of the British in India, that will entertain and provoke readers interested in history, culture, and the human experience.
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Excerpt from The Writings in Prose and Verse of Rudyard Kipling: Under the Deodars; The Story of the Gadsbys; Wee Willie Winkie
He has reformed you, too, by what appears. Explain the interval of sanity, and hit Tim on the nose with the paper-cutter, please. That dog is too fond of sugar. Do you take milk in yours?
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