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This book is a collection of stories that explore the unusual and unexplained. The author has carefully gathered tales that defy easy explanation, each one unsettling in its own way. One story recounts the harrowing experience of a man haunted by the ghostly apparition of a deceased woman, a tale set within the complex social landscape of British India in the 19th century. The author weaves together a chilling narrative with sharp social commentary, highlighting the anxieties of a colonial society grappling with both the tangible realities of life in India and the shadowy realm of the unknown. These stories delve into the psychological effects of isolation, the power of guilt and the haunting specter of the past, offering a glimpse into the complex interplay of human emotion and the supernatural. The author's insights into the human condition, as experienced within the backdrop of the Raj, provide a captivating and unforgettable reading experience.
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About the Author
Joseph Rudyard Kipling was born in Bombay in 1865. The grandson of a clergyman, both on his father and mother s side, he was educated in England and served his apprenticeship as a writer on the newspapers in India.
No man ever tried harder to convey to his reader the sensation and very pulse of life that he himself felt than did Kipling in his early work, of which "The Phantom Rickshaw" (1888) is a well-known example.
Kipling is undoubtedly one of the greatest writers of short stories, we are still too near him to be able to clearly appreciate his great talents.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of stories that explore the unusual and unexplained. The author has carefully gathered tales that defy easy explanation, each one unsettling in its own way. One story recounts the harrowing experience of a man haunted by the ghostly apparition of a deceased woman, a tale set within the complex social landscape of British India in the 19th century. The author weaves together a chilling narrative with sharp social commentary, highlighting the anxieties of a colonial society grappling with both the tangible realities of life in India and the shadowy realm of the unknown. These stories delve into the psychological effects of isolation, the power of guilt and the haunting specter of the past, offering a glimpse into the complex interplay of human emotion and the supernatural. The author's insights into the human condition, as experienced within the backdrop of the Raj, provide a captivating and unforgettable reading experience. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332772520_0
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