"Kim" is a novel written by the British author Rudyard Kipling. First published in 1901, it's a classic work of British literature and is known for its exploration of British colonialism and the cultural landscape of India during the late 19th century. The story is set in British-occupied India and follows the adventures of the young orphaned protagonist, Kim, who becomes a part of the "Great Game," a term used to describe the espionage and rivalry between the British and Russian Empires in Central Asia. Kim's upbringing as ...
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"Kim" is a novel written by the British author Rudyard Kipling. First published in 1901, it's a classic work of British literature and is known for its exploration of British colonialism and the cultural landscape of India during the late 19th century. The story is set in British-occupied India and follows the adventures of the young orphaned protagonist, Kim, who becomes a part of the "Great Game," a term used to describe the espionage and rivalry between the British and Russian Empires in Central Asia. Kim's upbringing as an Indian and his education in a British school give him a unique perspective that allows him to navigate the complex and sometimes dangerous world of colonial India. Kipling's novel delves into themes of identity, cultural hybridity, and the clash between East and West. It also explores the concept of the "double agent" as Kim finds himself in a position where his loyalties are tested and his role in the Great Game becomes pivotal. "Kim" is a rich and complex narrative that blends adventure, espionage, and a deep sense of place. It reflects Kipling's deep affection for India and his critical examination of the British Empire's presence in the region. Keywords: Rudyard Kipling, "Kim," British colonialism, India, the Great Game, espionage, cultural identity, East-West clash, double agent.
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I reread this book after a 40 to 50 year gap. I did so because I had had reason to speak with someone about Kim's Game.
Having reread I went though it again to fix some of the episodes in my mind.
Kipling himself says it has no plot. But the threads of the Great Game and a buddist lama's search for the River of the Arrow run through it. John Le Carre almost matches it in the thriller aspect
It includes some remarkable characters, a Sunni Horse dealer, a 'fearful" babu who aspires to Fellowship of The Royal Society, a british Colonel, Kim's father ( not stated but in real life the keeper of the Wonder House in Lahore0and of course Kim himself who we first encounter in Lahore as white but the poorest of the poor.
Set in NW India in I suppose about 1900 shortly after the Battle of Tirah( q.v.)
coldwater
May 13, 2010
Kim, by Rudyard Kipling
This is written so well, it confronts us with a new world - and it is nearly one hundred year old already! I decided to read more Rudyard Kipling!
Alexa Fleckenstein M.D., physician, author.
KathrynJane
May 7, 2010
"Kim" is a gem!
In "Kim", Mr. Kipling has created a timeless imp of a character who steals your heart while both he and the reader gain wisdom of the world. The vivid portrait of India and it's people could only have been captured and rendered for the ages by the matchless Mr. Kipling. Each page of this volume is a delight, packed with wit, suspense, wisdom and the opulence and poverty of India. It's a "life book" - you'll carry it's wit and wisdom with you and always know your life is enriched for having read it.
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