
Annotated Content<br/>This edition has been annotated with the following unique content. Historical Context Detailed 20th Century Analysis<br/>“This is a brief life, but in its brevity, it offers us some splendid moments, some meaningful adventures.”<br/><br/>Kim was written by Nobel Prize-winning English author Rudyard Kipling in the early 1900’s. The Great Game, a political battle between Russia and Britain in Central Asia, serves as the backdrop against which the drama takes place. The Great Game term and concept gained popularity thanks to the book.<br/><br/>A true book of worth, a classic that lives in an era of timeless distinction. Early books emit an excellence unlike any from modern times. You will not be dissatisfied with this works, classic literature at its finest.<br/><br/>Sneak Peek<br/><br/>“He drew from under the table a sheet of strangely scented yellow-Chinese paper, the brushes, and slab of India ink. In cleanest, severest outline he had traced the Great Wheel with its six spokes, whose centre is the conjoined Hog, Snake, and Dove (Ignorance, Anger, and Lust), and whose compartments are all the heavens and hells, and all the chances of human life.”<br/><br/>Synopsis<br/><br/>"Kim" is a novel by Rudyard Kipling, set in British-occupied India. It follows Kimball O'Hara, a young orphaned boy of mixed British and Indian heritage. Kim is an intelligent, street-smart child who becomes a spy for the British Secret Service, navigating the complex political and cultural landscape of India. Under the tutelage of his Tibetan Lama friend, he discovers his spiritual path while also honing his espionage skills. Throughout his adventures, Kim learns about identity, loyalty, and the clash of cultures. Kipling's novel delves into themes of colonialism, identity, and the search for one's true self, making "Kim" a timeless classic in literature.<br/><br/>A stunning reprint<br/><br/>At Ombre Bookshelf Publications we take every step possible to ensure the original in
Page Count:
275
Publication Date:
2023-09-04
ISBN-13:
9798860309272
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