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Binding
Paperback
Number of Pages
150
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a thoughtful fiction collection—a world literature anthology of classic short stories. It centers on timeless human themes such as courage, justice, identity, and empathy, told through compact narratives set in diverse places and times. It’s designed for readers of all ages who crave engaging, accessible storytelling that invites reflection and wonder.
The content is presented as a story-led collection with crisp prose and varied settings that bring each tale to life. Each piece stands on its own, yet together they offer a thread of shared questions about what it means to be human in different cultures.
Reading feels accessible and engaging: you can read cover-to-cover or dip into individual stories, returning to a larger picture as you go. The collection invites cultural context, empathy, and thoughtful discussion, making it ideal for personal enjoyment, book clubs, or classroom conversations. It also supports reading comprehension as you compare viewpoints, motives, and outcomes across cultures.
Readers finish with a broadened view of world literature and a deeper appreciation for short fiction, along with renewed curiosity about people and places beyond their own lives. The experience builds empathy, offers new perspectives, and leaves a lasting, thoughtful impression.
Product Details
Author
Rudyard Kipling
Publisher
Rupa Publications
Number of Pages
150
Language
English
Dimensions
203 x 254 x 1 cm
Binding
Paperback
₹ 195
Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) Was Born In Bombay In December 1865. He Returned To India From England Shortly Before His Seventeenth Birthday, To Work As A Journalist First On The Civil And Military Gazette In Lahore, Then On The Pioneer At Allahabad. The Poems And Stories He Wrote Over The Next Seven Years Laid The Foundation Of His Literary Reputation, And Soon After His Return To London In 1889 He Found Himself World-Famous. Throughout His Life His Works Enjoyed Great Acclaim And Popularity, But He Came To Seem Increasingly Controversial Because Of His Political Opinions, And It Has Been Difficult To Reach Literary Judgements Unclouded By Partisan Feeling. Jonathan Swift Jonathan Swift Was An Irish Writer And Clergyman Best Known For His Satirical Works, Including Gulliver’S Travels, A Modest Proposal And A Tale Of A Tub. He Was Born On November 30 1667 In Dublin, Ireland. His Father, Jonathan Swift Sr, Was A Lawyer And His Mother, Abigail Erick Was The Daughter Of A Clergyman. His Mother Moved Back To England When He Was Just A Year Old Leaving Him In The Care Of His Father’S Family In Ireland. His Father Died When He Was Only Seven Years Old. Swift Had A Difficult Childhood As He Was Often Sick And Suffered From Bouts Of Dizziness And Vertigo. Despite This, He Was A Bright Student And Was Eventually Sent To Trinity College In Dublin To Study. After Graduating, Swift Worked As A Secretary For Sir William Temple, A Statesman And Writer. It Was During This Time That Swift Developed His Literary Talents, And He Began To Write Satirical Essays And Poems. Joseph Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) Was Born In India, Although Educated In England. He Was A Prolific Writer And Recognized As A Genius. In 1907 He Was Awarded The Nobel Prize For Literature. His Many Books For Children Includejust So Stories And Kim.