Soldier Stories by Rudyard Kipling
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| Author | Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936 |
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| LoC No. | 04015319 |
| Title | Soldier Stories |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | With the main guard -- The drums of the fore and aft -- The man who was -- The courting of Dinah Shadd -- The incarnation of Krishna Mulvaney -- The taking of Lungtungpen -- The madness of Private Ortheris. |
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| Summary | "Soldier Stories" by Rudyard Kipling is a collection of military-themed short stories written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around the lives, experiences, and camaraderie of British soldiers serving in India, highlighting their challenges, humor, and the stark realities of military life. The characters, including Mulvaney, Ortheris, and Learoyd, navigate the temptations of barracks life and the brutalities of combat. The opening of "Soldier Stories" introduces the reader to Mulvaney and his comrades stationed at Fort Amara during a stifling June night. The soldiers converse about their weariness and the mental strain of their service in such a desolate place. As Mulvaney recounts past battles and experiences, the narrative captures the camaraderie and resilience among the men, contrasted with the looming threats of combat and the weight of their responsibilities. This initial glimpse sets the stage for deeper explorations of the characters’ lives, showcasing the complex interplay between humor and the harshness of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Soldiers -- Fiction |
| Subject | India -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | British -- India -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 28537 |
| Release Date | Apr 8, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 165 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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