Rudyard Kipling

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The Phantom Rickshaw (eBook, ePUB)

A Supernatural Story of Love, Guilt, and Ghostly Revenge

Übersetzer: Zengerink, Tim

Beschreibung

What if the past refused to stay buried-and came riding back for you?

In The Phantom Rickshaw, Rudyard Kipling delivers one of the most unsettling ghost stories of the 19th century. Set in colonial India, this tale follows a man who is tormented by the apparition of his former lover after her mysterious death. At first, he believes it's grief-or madness. But as the phantom continues to appear, his sanity begins to unravel, and he must face a horrifying truth: some betrayals cannot be buried.

This modern adaptation brings Kipling's language and atmosphere into sharper clarity for the contemporary reader while preserving the chilling mood and moral weight of the original.

What You'll Discover in This Modern Translation:

• A Gripping Tale of Psychological Haunting - Explore the torment of a man whose guilt becomes a living nightmare
• A Classic Ghost Story - One of Kipling's most iconic and chilling supernatural tales
• A Modern, Accessible Translation - Retains the suspense and voice of the original with clear, vivid language
• Themes of Love, Betrayal, and Consequence - A poignant exploration of conscience and karma

Whether you're a fan of classic horror, psychological suspense, or timeless ghost stories, The Phantom Rickshaw offers a reading experience that lingers long after the last page.

Technische Details

• Geräte: eReader
• ohne Kopierschutz
• Größe: 0.57MB

Barrierefreiheit

• Text-to-Speech

Autor

Rudyard Kipling (1865 1936) was a British author and poet who was born in Bombay, British India. As seen by his evocative depictions of colonial life, Kipling's early years in India had a profound influence on his later works. A large portion of his early years were spent apart from his parents; this is portrayed in his narrative "The Jungle Book." With a wide variety of works, including novels, poetry, and short tales, Kipling's creative career took off. His most famous works are "Kim," a book set in British India, and "The Jungle Book," an anthology of tales that went on to become a classic in children's literature. Kipling was the youngest recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature when it was granted in 1907. Themes of imperialism, patriotism, and the intricacies of cross-cultural relationships were frequently covered in his writings. Because of his imperialist beliefs, Kipling's legacy has come under fire even though he was quite popular during his lifetime. However, his place in literary history has been cemented by his ability to fascinate readers with his storytelling prowess and his effect on adventure literature.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: The Library of Alexandria
• Seitenzahl: 140
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. Juni 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781806290871
• Artikelnr.: 74869626