The Phantom 'Rickshaw, and Other Ghost Stories

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:

"The Phantom 'Rickshaw and Other Ghost Stories" by Rudyard Kipling is a collection of ghost stories written in the late 19th century. The tales explore themes of love, obsession, and the supernatural, often set against the backdrop of British India. The opening story, "The Phantom 'Rickshaw," introduces us to a nameless protagonist whose past actions lead to harrowing consequences, most notably in connection with a deceased woman named Mrs. Wessington, who appears to haunt him. The beginning of the book presents a mix of narrative styles, utilizing both first-person and dramatic storytelling. The protagonist, reflecting on his past relationships and decisions, recounts his intense and tumultuous feelings for Mrs. Wessington, which take a darker turn following her death. His encounters with a spectral 'rickshaw serve as a metaphor for guilt and the unescapable ties of the past. The narrative intricately intertwines personal strife with elements of the supernatural, forcing the reader to contemplate the weight of one's actions and their haunting repercussions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The phantom 'rickshaw

My own true ghost story

The strange ride of Morrowbie Jukes

The man who would be king

The finest story in the world.

Credits:

Produced by David Reed, and David Widger

Notes:

Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Phantom_%27Rickshaw_and_Other_Tales

Release date is 2001-09-01