Winner of the Nobel Prize for literature, Kipling drew upon his experiences in Anglo-Indian society for much of his fiction. This volume includes 5 of the author's best early stories: "The Phantom Rickshaw," "Wee Willie Winkie," "Without Benefit of Clergy," "The Strange Ride of Morrowbie Jukes" and the title selection.
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Favorite Father Brown Stories by G. K. Chesterton Beloved clerical sleuth in roster of remarkable cases: "The Blue Cross," "The Sins of Prince Saradine," "The Sign of the Broken Sword," "The Man in the Passage," "The Perishing of the Pendragons," more.
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson Classic adventure story of a perilous sea journey, a mutiny led by the infamous Long John Silver, and a lethal scramble for buried treasure — seen through the eyes of cabin boy Jim Hawkins.
Where Angels Fear to Tread by E. M. Forster This early Forster novel is an exciting and eventful tale that intriguingly contrasts English and Italian lives and sensibilities, revealing, as ever, Forster's deep fascination with all of human experience.
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde Celebrated novel involves a handsome young Londoner who sinks into a life of depravity. His body retains perfect youth and vigor while his recent portrait reflects the ravages of his crime and sensuality.
Kim by Rudyard Kipling An Irish orphan becomes the disciple of a Tibetan monk while learning espionage tactics from the British secret service in India. Kipling's final and most famous novel.
Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling "How the Camel Got His Hump," "How the Whale Got His Throat," "How the Leopard Got His Spots," "How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin," "The Elephant's Child," 7 others.