Kim - Rudyard Kipling - Bog

Kim is a novel written by Rudyard Kipling, first published in 1901. The story is set in India during the late 19th century and follows the adventures of a young orphan boy named Kimball O'Hara, or simply Kim, who is of Irish and Indian descent. Kim is a street urchin who lives in the city of Lahore and earns his living by selling newspapers and running errands for various people.Kim is an adventurous and curious boy who is fascinated by the diverse cultures and religions of India. He forms a close bond with a Tibetan lama who is searching for the river of the arrow, a mythical river that is said to grant enlightenment. Kim becomes the lama's disciple and accompanies him on his journey, which takes them through various parts of India.Along the way, Kim becomes involved in espionage and intelligence work for the British government, who are trying to maintain their control over India. He also encounters various characters, such as a horse trader, a Russian spy, and a British spy, who all play a role in his adventures.The novel explores themes of identity, colonialism, and the clash of cultures. It is considered a classic of English literature and has been adapted into various films and television series.1901. Kipling, English short-story writer, novelist and poet, who celebrated the heroism of British colonial soldiers in India and Burma, was the first Englishman to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1907. Kim is his picaresque novel of India and is considered to be a masterpiece. 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.