Publisher's Synopsis
Under the Deodars, The Phantom �������Rickshaw, Wee Willie Winkie and Other Short Stories is a collection of short stories written by the renowned British author Rudyard Kipling. The book features a total of eight stories, each with its own unique plot and characters.The first story, Under the Deodars, is set in India and follows the lives of a group of British expatriates living in a small town. The story explores themes of love, betrayal, and societal expectations.The second story, The Phantom �������Rickshaw, is a haunting tale of a man haunted by the ghost of his former lover. The story is set in colonial India and explores themes of love, loss, and the supernatural.The third story, Wee Willie Winkie, is a heartwarming tale of a young boy who becomes a hero when he saves a group of soldiers from an attack by local tribesmen. The story is set in colonial India and explores themes of bravery, loyalty, and the power of youth.The remaining stories in the collection include Baa Baa, Black Sheep, At the Pit's Mouth, A Wayside Comedy, The Hill of Illusion, and A Second-rate Woman. Each story offers a unique glimpse into Kipling's world and showcases his mastery of the short story form.Overall, Under the Deodars, The Phantom �������Rickshaw, Wee Willie Winkie and Other Short Stories is a captivating collection of tales that will appeal to fans of classic literature and those interested in colonial India.1914. Kipling, English short-story writer, novelist and poet, who celebrated the heroism of British colonial soldiers in India and Burma, he was the first Englishman to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1907. Contents: The Education of Otis Yeere; At the Pit's Mouth; A Wayside Comedy; The Pit That They Digged; The Hill of Illusion; A Second-Rate Woman; Only a Subaltern; The Phantom �������Rickshaw; My Own True Ghost Story; The Track of a Lie; The Strange Ride of Morrowbie Jukes; The Man Who Would Be King; Wee Willie Winkie; Baa Baa, Black Sheep; His Majesty the King; and The Drums of the Fore and Aft. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
