The Village That Voted the Earth Was Flat

The Village That Voted the Earth Was Flat
Author: Rudyard Kipling
Publisher: DigiCat
Total Pages: 46
Release: 2022-05-29
Genre: Art
ISBN:

In this comic masterpiece from the writer of The Jungle Book, Rudyard Kippling. The book tells of four friends who team up with a carnival master to exact revenge on a quibbling bureaucrat, accidentally creating an international obsession spiraling beyond their control. Surreal, hilarious, and quintessentially English, it is one of Kipling's least-known works that indeed deserve much attention.

The Village That Voted the Earth Was Flat

The Village That Voted the Earth Was Flat
Author: Rudyard Kipling
Publisher: CreateSpace
Total Pages: 70
Release: 2014-11-11
Genre:
ISBN: 9781503197916

The Village That Voted the Earth Was Flat is a short story by Rudyard Kipling. Joseph Rudyard Kipling (30 December 1865 - 18 January 1936 was an English short-story writer, poet, and novelist. He wrote tales and poems of British soldiers in India and stories for children. He was born in Bombay, in the Bombay Presidency of British India, and was taken by his family to England when he was five years old. Kipling's works of fiction include The Jungle Book (a collection of stories which includes "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi"), the Just So Stories (1902), Kim (1901), and many short stories, including "The Man Who Would Be King" (1888). His poems include "Mandalay" (1890), "Gunga Din" (1890), "The Gods of the Copybook Headings" (1919), "The White Man's Burden" (1899), and "If-" (1910). He is regarded as a major innovator in the art of the short story; his children's books are enduring classics of children's literature; and one critic described his work as exhibiting "a versatile and luminous narrative gift." Kipling was one of the most popular writers in England, in both prose and verse, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Henry James said: "Kipling strikes me personally as the most complete man of genius (as distinct from fine intelligence) that I have ever known." In 1907, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, making him the first English-language writer to receive the prize, and its youngest recipient to date. Among other honours, he was sounded out for the British Poet Laureateship and on several occasions for a knighthood, all of which he declined. Kipling's subsequent reputation has changed according to the political and social climate of the age and the resulting contrasting views about him continued for much of the 20th century. George Orwell called him a "prophet of British imperialism." Literary critic Douglas Kerr wrote: "He [Kipling] is still an author who can inspire passionate disagreement and his place in literary and cultural history is far from settled. But as the age of the European empires recedes, he is recognised as an incomparable, if controversial, interpreter of how empire was experienced. That, and an increasing recognition of his extraordinary narrative gifts, make him a force to be reckoned with.

Complete Short Stories of Rudyard Kipling: 25 Illustrated Collections

Complete Short Stories of Rudyard Kipling: 25 Illustrated Collections
Author: Rudyard Kipling
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 5300
Release: 2024-01-08
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:

Rudyard Kipling's 'Complete Short Stories of Rudyard Kipling: 25 Illustrated Collections' is a comprehensive compilation of short stories that showcase Kipling's literary prowess and diverse storytelling abilities. This collection reflects the author's keen observations of the British Empire and the complexities of human nature, blending elements of adventure, imperialism, and morality in his narratives. Kipling's masterful use of language, vivid imagery, and well-developed characters make this collection a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers of all ages. Each story is accompanied by stunning illustrations that enhance the reading experience and bring Kipling's vivid world to life. Kipling's writing style is characterized by its rich detail, deep symbolism, and moral complexity, making each story a thought-provoking and engaging read. As a prolific writer who drew inspiration from his own experiences in colonial India, Kipling's stories offer valuable insights into the cultural and social issues of his time. 'Complete Short Stories of Rudyard Kipling' is a must-read for lovers of classic literature and historical fiction, offering a captivating journey through the intricacies of human nature and the lasting impact of imperialism on society.

Rudyard Kipling: 440+ Short Stories in One Edition (Illustrated)

Rudyard Kipling: 440+ Short Stories in One Edition (Illustrated)
Author: Rudyard Kipling
Publisher: e-artnow
Total Pages: 5290
Release: 2017-12-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 8027232740

Musaicum Books presents to you this carefully created volume of "Rudyard Kipling: 440+ Short Stories in One Edition (Illustrated)". This ebook has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Short Story Collections: The City of Dreadful Night Plain Tales from the Hills The Story of the Gadsbys Soldier's Three The Phantom 'Rickshaw and Other Ghost Stories Under the Deodars Wee Willie Winkie Life's Handicap Many Inventions The Jungle Book The Second Jungle Book The Day's Work Stalky and Co. Just So Stories Traffics and Discoveries Puck of Pook's Hill Actions and Reactions Abaft the Funnel Rewards and Fairies The Eyes of Asia A Diversity of Creatures Land and Sea Tales Debits and Credits Thy Servant a Dog Limits and Renewals Joseph Rudyard Kipling (1865–1936) was an English short-story writer, poet, and novelist. He wrote tales and poems of British soldiers in India and stories for children. He is regarded as a major innovator in the art of the short story; his children's books are classics of children's literature; and one critic described his work as exhibiting "a versatile and luminous narrative gift".

The Car and British Society

The Car and British Society
Author: Sean O'Connell
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Total Pages: 260
Release: 1998
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780719055065

The car was first introduced into British society over one hundred years ago. Sean O'Connell's study of the social impact of the car offers a radical new way of looking at the history of motoring.

The Complete Works

The Complete Works
Author: Rudyard Kipling
Publisher: DigiCat
Total Pages: 6675
Release: 2022-05-17
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this meticulously edited collection of the complete works by Rudyard Kipling: Novels: The Light That Failed Captain Courageous: A Story of the Grand Banks Kim The Naulahka: A Story of West and East Stalky and Co. Short Story Collections: The City of Dreadful Night Plain Tales from the Hills Soldier's Three (The Story of the Gadsbys) Soldier's Three - Part II The Phantom 'Rickshaw and Other Ghost Stories Under the Deodars Wee Willie Winkie Life's Handicap Many Inventions The Jungle Book The Second Jungle Book The Day's Work Just So Stories Traffics and Discoveries Puck of Pook's Hill Actions and Reactions Abaft the Funnel Rewards and Fairies The Eyes of Asia A Diversity of Creatures Land and Sea Tales Debits and Credits Thy Servant a Dog Limits and Renewals Poetry Collections: Departmental Ditties Ballads and Barrack-Room Ballads The Seven Seas An Almanac of Twelve Sports The Five Nations Songs from Books The Years Between Other Poems Military Collections: A Fleet in Being France at War The New Army in Training Sea Warfare The War in the Mountains The Graves of the Fallen The Irish Guards in the Great War I & II Travel Collections: American Notes From Sea to Sea Letters of Travel: 1892 – 1913 Souvenirs of France Brazilian Sketches: 1927 How Shakespeare Came to Write the 'Tempest' Autobiographies: A Book of Words Something of Myself Joseph Rudyard Kipling (1865–1936) was an English short-story writer, poet, and novelist. He wrote tales and poems of British soldiers in India and stories for children. He is regarded as a major innovator in the art of the short story; his children's books are classics of children's literature; and one critic described his work as exhibiting "a versatile and luminous narrative gift".

Humorous Tales

Humorous Tales
Author: Rudyard Kipling
Publisher: Alma Books
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2018-02-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0714548650

First published in 1921, this volume collects some of the most comical stories Kipling published throughout his writing career. These tales derive their humour from absurd situations - a drunken Irish soldier worshipped as a god in the Indian holy city of Benares, a monkey let loose in an English village - and from lampooning the attitudes and discourses of the time.While presenting many aspects which will be familiar to Kipling readers - rollicking adventures, exotic locales and an interest in the animal world - these Humorous Tales explore the more light-hearted and amusing side to the great master's work.

Delphi Collected Works of Rudyard Kipling (Illustrated)

Delphi Collected Works of Rudyard Kipling (Illustrated)
Author: Rudyard Kipling
Publisher: Delphi Classics
Total Pages: 7180
Release: 2013-11-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1908909293

Rudyard Kipling is a paramount literary figure, having created an impressive corpus of work as varied as treasured children’s classics, compelling novels, beautiful poetry and critical non-fiction war writings. This comprehensive eBook presents the most complete edition of Kipling’s works possible in the US, with numerous illustrations, rare texts appearing in digital print for the first time, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 5) Features: * the most complete collection possible due to US copyright restrictions * annotated with concise introductions to the novels and other works * illustrated with images of how the novels first appeared, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * ALL the novels and each with their own contents table * THE JUNGLE BOOK and other popular collections are fully illustrated * all of the short stories, with excellent formatting, and contents tables * rare short story collections like ABAFT THE FUNNEL – first time in digital print * includes all of Kipling’s non-fiction war writings – spend hours exploring Kipling’s studies of World War I – many available in no other collection * EVEN includes Kipling’s poetry with special contents table – find that special poem quickly! * the rare history textbook Kipling contributed to for schools * the fully illustrated war text THE GRAVES OF THE FALLEN which Kipling was commissioned to write by the British Government * packed full of images relating to Kipling’s life, works, places and film adaptations * scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres, allowing easy navigation around Kipling’s immense oeuvre * UPDATED with improved KIM text and formatting Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to see a full list and browse our other titles CONTENTS: The Novels THE LIGHT THAT FAILED THE NAULAHKA, A STORY OF WEST AND EAST CAPTAINS COURAGEOUS KIM The Shorter Fiction THE CITY OF DREADFUL NIGHT QUARTETTE PLAIN TALES FROM THE HILLS SOLDIERS THREE AND OTHER STORIES UNDER THE DEODARS THE PHANTOM RICKSHAW AND OTHER EERIE TALES WEE WILLIE WINKIE AND OTHER CHILD STORIES LIFE'S HANDICAP MANY INVENTIONS THE JUNGLE BOOK THE SECOND JUNGLE BOOK THE DAY'S WORK STALKY & CO. JUST SO STORIES FOR LITTLE CHILDREN TRAFFICS AND DISCOVERIES PUCK OF POOK'S HILL ACTIONS AND REACTIONS ABAFT THE FUNNEL REWARDS AND FAIRIES A DIVERSITY OF CREATURES The Short Stories CHRONOLOGICAL LIST OF SHORT STORIES ALPHABETICAL LIST OF SHORT STORIES The Travel Writing FROM SEA TO SEA – LETTERS OF TRAVEL: 1887-1889 AMERICAN NOTES LETTERS OF TRAVEL: 1892-1913 SOUVENIRS OF FRANCE BRAZILIAN SKETCHES The Poetry LIST OF THE COMPLETE POETRY The Non-Fiction A FLEET IN BEING A HISTORY OF ENGLAND THE NEW ARMY IN TRAINING FRANCE AT WAR THE FRINGES OF THE FLEET SEA WARFARE THE WAR IN THE MOUNTAINS THE GRAVES OF THE FALLEN THE IRISH GUARDS IN THE GREAT WAR THE EYES OF ASIA HOW SHAKSPERE CAME TO WRITE THE ‘TEMPEST’ * * * * Visit www.delphiclassics.com for more information and our other Great Writers Works!