Actions and reactions

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"ACTIONS AND REACTIONS" by Rudyard Kipling is a collection of interconnected stories written during the late 19th century. The work explores themes of identity, the human condition, and the complexities of relationships set against a backdrop of British and colonial life. The narrative primarily follows George Chapin and his wife Sophie as they navigate personal and societal challenges while exploring their heritage and the meaning of belonging. At the start of the book, George Chapin, suffering from overwork, is advised by doctors to take a break and travel to Europe with his wife, Sophie. The couple meanders through various European locales, reflecting on George's past ambitions and their current discontent. Their journey leads them to a secluded estate in England called Friars Pardon, sparking discussions about their future and connection to the land. The opening portion sets the stage for their exploration of the estate and their evolving relationship with the local community, hinting at the deeper themes of belonging and heritage that will unfold throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

An habitation enforced

The recall

Garm, a hostage

The power of the dog

The mother hive

The bees and the flies

With the night mail

The four angels

A deal in cotton

The new knighthood

The puzzler

The puzzler [poem]

Little foxes

Gallio's song

The house surgeon

The rabbi's song.

Credits:

P. Stratton and David Widger

Notes:

Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2000-11-01