Plain Tales from the Hills by Rudyard Kipling

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Author Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936
Title Plain Tales from the Hills
Note Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents Lispeth -- Three and--an extra -- Thrown away -- Miss Youghal's sais -- Yoked with an unbeliever -- False dawn -- The rescue of Pluffles -- Cupid's arrows -- His chance in life -- Watches of the night -- The other man -- Consequences -- The conversionof Aurelian McGoggin -- A germ destroyer -- Kidnapped -- The arrest of Liutenanat Golightly -- The house of Suddhoo -- His wedded wife -- The broken link handicapped -- Beyond the pale -- In error -- A bank fraud -- Tod's amendment -- In the pride of his youth -- Pig -- The rout of the White Hussars -- The Bronckhorst divorce-case -- Venus Annodomini -- The Bisara of poorer -- The gate of a hundred sorrows -- The story of Muhammid Din -- On the strength of a likeness -- Wressley of the Foreign Office -- By word of mouth -- To be held for reference.
Credits Produced by Donald Lainson, and David Widger
Summary "Plain Tales from the Hills" by Rudyard Kipling is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. The stories revolve around life in British India, reflecting the complexities of colonial society through various characters and their experiences in the hills. Themes of love, social class, cultural identity, and moral dilemmas play a significant role, providing insights into the lives of both the British and the Indian people in that era. The opening portion introduces the narrative of a girl named Lispeth, the daughter of a hill farmer who converts to Christianity but ultimately becomes disillusioned when she falls in love with an Englishman. This relationship unfolds against the backdrop of cultural tensions, exploring Lispeth's beauty and innocence, as well as her fierce attachment to the young man she believes will marry her. As the story progresses, we see the clash between reality and her hopes, leading to her eventual betrayal when the Englishman, engaged to another, forgets her after he returns home. The beginning sets a poignant tone, emphasizing the themes of unrequited love and the challenges of crossing cultural boundaries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject India -- History -- British occupation, 1765-1947 -- Fiction
Subject British -- India -- Fiction
Subject Short stories, English
Category Text
EBook-No. 1858
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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