Rudyard Kipling

Broschiertes Buch

From Sea to Sea and Other Sketches - Volume 2

Beschreibung

The 1928 edition of an 1899 essay collection that vividly describes Kipling's 1887 9 travels in Asia and the USA.

Autor

Rudyard Kipling was born in 1865 in British India, where his early experiences shaped much of his later writing. Growing up in Bombay, he was influenced by the rich cultural backdrop of colonial India, which provided a vibrant foundation for his stories. After being sent to England for schooling, Kipling returned to India as a young adult, beginning his career in journalism and publishing his early works.In 1907, Kipling became the first English-language writer to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. His stories, such as The Jungle Book and Kim, established him as one of the most significant literary figures of his time. Kipling's exploration of British imperialism, coupled with his narrative brilliance, stirred both admiration and controversy. Despite debates over his political views, Kipling's legacy endures through his masterful storytelling and his role as a chronicler of the British Empire's complexities.Later in life, Kipling faced personal losses, including the death of his son in World War I. He continued writing, but the grief profoundly impacted his outlook. Kipling passed away in 1936, leaving behind a body of work that remains influential, and his ashes were interred at Poets' Corner in Westminster Abbey.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 456
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. Juni 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 27mm
• Gewicht: 639g
• ISBN-13: 9781108033695
• ISBN-10: 1108033695
• Artikelnr.: 33776513