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Set against the backdrop of colonial India, this semi-autobiographical first novel explores themes of loss and disillusionment. The narrative follows a protagonist whose journey reflects Kipling's own experiences, diverging from his typical style with a poignant, unhappy ending. Critics were taken aback by this departure, yet they acknowledged the strength and impact of Kipling's prose, marking a significant evolution in his literary career.
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The Light That Failed, Rudyard Kipling
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- Released
- 2011
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- Title
- The Light That Failed
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Rudyard Kipling
- Publisher
- Victorian Secrets
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 216
- ISBN13
- 9781906469191
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of colonial India, this semi-autobiographical first novel explores themes of loss and disillusionment. The narrative follows a protagonist whose journey reflects Kipling's own experiences, diverging from his typical style with a poignant, unhappy ending. Critics were taken aback by this departure, yet they acknowledged the strength and impact of Kipling's prose, marking a significant evolution in his literary career.