Kertomuksia Intiasta

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936

Language:

Finnish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Kertomuksia Intiasta" by Rudyard Kipling is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The work showcases Kipling's profound experiences and deep understanding of Indian culture, society, and its complexities, likely drawing from his own life in India during British colonial rule. The stories explore themes of love, identity, and the tension between different cultures, featuring characters like John Holden and Ameera, who navigate their relationships through the lens of their distinct backgrounds. The opening of the collection introduces us to the characters of John Holden, an Englishman, and Ameera, a young woman of Indian descent, who share a complex and intense bond. As Holden prepares to leave for a brief assignment, the couple discusses the expectations surrounding their child's future, intertwined with the anxieties of cultural differences. As they await the birth of their child, both express deep affection for each other, but underlying tensions of cultural identity and societal expectations loom large. The narrative sets the stage for a poignant exploration of familial love, cultural clash, and the unpredictable grip of fate as the couple grapples with the implications of their union in a world dictated by traditional norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Rudyard Kipling

Ilman kirkon siunausta

Yli rajain

Dungaran tuomio

Lispeth

Aurelianus Mc Gogginin kääntyminen

Mennyttä kalua.

Credits:

Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen

Notes:

Translations of "Without benefit of clergy," "Beyond the pale," "The judgment of Dungara," "Lispeth," "The conversion of Aurelian McGoggin," and "Thrown away."

Reading ease score: 49.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2017-03-21