Courting of Dinah Shadd (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162617930)

The Courting of Dinah Shadd is a short story written by Rudyard Kipling, first published in 1890. The story is set in colonial India and revolves around the courtship of a young woman named Dinah Shadd, who is the daughter of a British sergeant-major in the Indian Army.The story begins with Dinah's father receiving a letter from a young soldier named Learoyd, who has fallen in love with Dinah and wishes to court her. Dinah's father is initially hesitant, believing that Learoyd is too low in rank to be a suitable match for his daughter. However, he eventually agrees to allow Learoyd to court Dinah, and the two begin a romantic relationship.Despite their initial happiness, Dinah and Learoyd face numerous obstacles in their courtship. Dinah's father disapproves of their relationship, and Learoyd's fellow soldiers are jealous of his success with Dinah. Additionally, Dinah's own feelings towards Learoyd are complicated, as she is torn between her love for him and her loyalty to her father and her country.The story ultimately ends on a bittersweet note, with Dinah and Learoyd parting ways due to the pressures of their respective social positions. However, the story is also a powerful commentary on the complexities of colonial relationships and the difficulties faced by those who attempt to bridge the divide between different cultures and social classes.This little volume contains three short works by Rudyard Kipling entitled: The Courting of Dinah Shadd; Daughter of the Regiment; and God From the Machine.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Rudyard Kipling
ISBN-10: 1162617934
ISBN-13: 9781162617930
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 70
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.15d