Untitled [Assorted Collection of Rudyard Kipling Books]
Wee Willie Winkie. Under the Deodars. The Phantom 'Rickshaw' and other stories, 1920
A collection of short stories focusing on children, highlighting their innocence and the complexities of colonial India.
Departmental Ditties and Other Verses, Methun and Co., Ltd, 32nd edition
A collection of early poems, often satirical, commenting on British colonial administration and society.
Plain Tales from the Hills, 1920
Kipling's first collection of short stories, offering vivid portrayals of British India.
The Light That Failed, 1922
Kipling's first novel tells the story of an artist who goes blind, exploring themes of love, friendship, and loss.
Life's handicap: Being stories of mine own people, 1919
A compilation of 27 short stories, many set in British India, highlighting the complexities of colonial life.
Barrack Room Ballads, Methun and Co. Ltd, 55th edition
A collection of poems depicting the life of British soldiers in India, reflecting Kipling's deep understanding of military life.
The Naulakha, 1922
Co-authored with Wolcott Balestier, this novel narrates the quest for a valuable Indian necklace, blending Eastern and Western cultural themes.
Many inventions, 1920
A collection of short stories showcasing Kipling's inventive storytelling and diverse themes.
The Jungle Book, 1922
A collection of stories featuring Mowgli, a boy raised by wolves in the Indian jungle, along with other tales of animals and adventure.
The Second Jungle Book, 1923
A sequel to "The Jungle Book," continuing the adventures of Mowgli and introducing new animal tales.
The Seven Seas, Methun and Co., Ltd., 34th edition
A poetry collection reflecting on themes of empire, sea voyages, and British identity.
Captains Courageous, 1922
A novel about the adventures of a spoiled young boy who is rescued by fishermen and learns about life and hard work aboard their vessel.
Soldiers Three. The Story of the Gadsbys. In Black & White, 1923
A collection of stories about three British soldiers in India, portraying their exploits and the nuances of military life.
The Day's Work, 1923
A collection of 13 short stories, focusing on themes of labor, industry, and human endeavor.
From sea to sea and other sketches. Letters of travel, Volume I, 1919
From sea to sea and other sketches. Letters of travel, Volume II, 1919
A two-volume compilation of Kipling's travel letters, detailing his observations from journeys across the globe.
Stalky and Co. , 1917 and 1922
A collection of stories about three boys at a British boarding school, based on Kipling's own experiences.
Kim, 1923
A novel following the adventures of an orphaned boy in British-ruled India, blending espionage and cultural exploration.
Just So Stories: For Little Children, 1921
A series of origin stories for children, explaining how animals acquired their distinctive features.
The five nations, Methun and Co., Ltd., 22nd edition
A collection of poems reflecting on the events of the Second Boer War and British imperialism.
Traffics and Discoveries, 1904
A collection of short stories and poems exploring themes of technology, war, and human nature.
Puck of Pook's Hill, 1922
A series of historical fantasy stories where two children meet Puck, a mischievous fairy, who introduces them to figures from England's past.
Actions and Reactions, 1917
A compilation of short stories reflecting on human nature and societal norms, often with a satirical edge.
Rewards and Fairies, 1921
A collection of historical fantasy stories, serving as a sequel to "Puck of Pook's Hill."
Songs from books, 1918
A collection of poems and songs extracted from Kipling's various works.
Letters of Travel, 1920
A collection of Kipling's travel writings from 1892 to 1913, offering insights into his observations and experiences across various countries.
Land and sea tales: For Scouts and Guides, 1923
Stories of adventure set in various locales, highlighting Kipling's storytelling prowess across different environments.
Debits and credits, 1926
A collection of short stories and poems, delving into themes of morality, spirituality, and human experience.
A diversity of creatures, 1917
A collection of short stories and poems, showcasing Kipling's versatility in addressing various themes and settings.
The years between, Methun and Co., Ltd.
A collection of poems written between 1914 and 1918, reflecting on the First World War and its aftermath.
A beautiful, uniformly bound selection of poetry by the English journalist and short story writer, Rudyard Kipling. In a Bumpus binding, with the binder's stamp to the front pastedowns.
Rudyard Joseph Kipling was born in the then-named Bombay, India, on 30th December 1865. Aged six, he was sent to England to be educated, firstly in Southsea, where he was cared for in a foster home, and later at Westward Ho, a United Services College in Devon. A life of misery at the former was described in his story 'Baa Baa Black Sheep', whilst Westward Ho was used as a basis for his questioning the public school ethic in 'Stalky and Co'. Kipling returned to India in 1882 to work as an assistant editor for the Civil and Military Gazette of Lahore. His reputation as a writer was established with stories of English life in India, published there in 1888/9. 'The Phantom Rickshaw', 'Soldiers Three' and 'Under the Deodars' are amongst these early works. Returning to England in 1889, Kipling settled in London and continued to earn a living as a writer. In 1892 he married Caroline Balestier, an American. They traveled extensively in the following four years, including a spell living in America, and it was in this time most of his enduring work was written, not least 'The Jungle Book' and 'The Second Jungle Book'. Kipling once again returned to England in 1896 and continued his writing career, although tragedy hit the family when his eldest daughter, Josephine, died in 1899. Nonetheless, in 1901 he completed 'Kim', often considered his best work. The following year, having settled in Sussex, he published 'Just So Stories', a book he had planned to write for Josephine. Having refused the position of Poet Laureate, which was offered in 1895, he did accept the Nobel Prize for Literature, becoming the first English author to be so honoured.
The works of Rudyard Kipling contain his poetry, novels, stories, travel writings, children’s tales, military tales, and essays.
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