Valittuja kertomuksia by Rudyard Kipling
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About this eBook
| Author | Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936 |
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| Translator | Hämeen-Anttila, Väinö, 1878-1942 |
| Title | Valittuja kertomuksia |
| Note | Translations of "The tomb of his ancestors" and "The brushwood boy." |
| Note | Reading ease score: 41.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Contents | Rudyard Kipling -- Hänen esi-isäinsä hauta -- Risupoika. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Summary | "Valittuja kertomuksia" by Rudyard Kipling is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book explores various themes related to British colonial life in India, focusing on the experiences of both colonizers and the indigenous populations. One of the prominent characters introduced is John Chinn, who navigates his identity amidst the cultural complexities of the Indian subcontinent. The opening of the collection presents a broad overview of Kipling's literary journey, detailing his upbringing in India and his family's artistic background. It touches upon Kipling's early career as a journalist, where he honed his skills in observational storytelling. The narrative alludes to the character John Chinn, who is depicted as a direct descendant of a distinguished family with deep ties to the land and its people. The text highlights the socio-political dynamics present during colonial rule, hinting at Chinn's eventual return to service in India, where he must reconcile his British heritage with the cultural context of the bhil community he interacts with. This sets the stage for a rich exploration of themes such as identity, tradition, and the impact of imperialism. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | British -- India -- Fiction |
| Subject | English fiction -- Translations into Finnish |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 54408 |
| Release Date | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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