Kim - Hardcover

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 a young orphan boy named Kimball O'Hara, or Kim, who is of mixed Irish and Indian heritage. Kim is a street urchin who lives in the city of Lahore and earns his living by running errands for a variety of people, including British soldiers and Indian traders.As the story progresses, Kim becomes involved in a complex game of espionage and intrigue, working as a spy for the British government while also developing close relationships with Indian nationalists and other characters. Along the way, he travels across India, encountering a wide range of people and cultures, and learning about the complexities of colonialism and identity.The novel is notable for its vivid portrayal of India and its people, as well as for its exploration of themes such as identity, loyalty, and the clash of cultures. It has been praised for its richly detailed descriptions of Indian life and culture, as well as for its sympathetic portrayal of both British and Indian characters.Overall, Kim is a classic work of literature that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of colonial India and the complex relationships between different groups of people during this period of history.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.