Life's Handicap: Being Stories Of Mine Own People (1899) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437130591)

Life�������s Handicap: Being Stories Of Mine Own People is a collection of short stories written by Rudyard Kipling and first published in 1899. The book contains 27 stories that are set in India and explore the lives of different characters from various social classes and backgrounds. The stories in Life�������s Handicap deal with themes such as social inequality, colonialism, and the clash of cultures. Kipling�������s writing is known for its vivid descriptions of Indian landscapes and culture, and this book is no exception. Some of the most notable stories in the collection include �������The Strange Ride of Morrowbie Jukes,������� in which a British man becomes trapped in a cemetery inhabited by lepers, and �������Without Benefit of Clergy,������� which tells the story of a young couple from different religious backgrounds who fall in love and face social ostracization. Overall, Life�������s Handicap is a thought-provoking and engaging collection of stories that offer a unique perspective on life in colonial India. Kipling�������s writing is both entertaining and insightful, and the book remains a classic of English literature to this day.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: 1437130593
ISBN-13: 9781437130591
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2008
Pages: 372
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.09lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.77d