Kim - Paperback

Kim is a novel written by Rudyard Kipling, first published in 1901. The story is set in India during the British Raj and follows the adventures of an orphaned Irish boy named Kimball O'Hara, who is raised by a half-caste woman in the city of Lahore. Kim is a street-wise and resourceful young boy, who becomes involved in espionage and intelligence gathering for the British Secret Service. Throughout the novel, Kim experiences a range of adventures, from traveling across India with a Tibetan lama in search of spiritual enlightenment, to working as a spy for the British army during the Great Game, a period of political and military rivalry between Britain and Russia. Kipling's writing style captures the sights, sounds, and smells of India, and his vivid descriptions of the country's people, landscapes, and cultures make the novel a fascinating and immersive read. Kim is also a coming-of-age story, as the protagonist navigates the complexities of identity, loyalty, and belonging, and learns to reconcile his dual heritage as an Irishman and an Indian. Overall, Kim is a classic novel that offers a unique perspective on the British Raj and the complexities of colonialism, while also providing a thrilling and engaging story full of adventure, intrigue, and memorable characters.1901. Kipling, English short-story writer, novelist and poet, who celebrated the heroism of British colonial soldiers in India and Burma, was the first Englishman to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1907. Kim is his picaresque novel of India and is considered to be a masterpiece. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.