Indian Tales

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Focusing on the British Raj, this collection showcases Kipling's prowess in short storytelling, featuring classics like "The Man Who Would Be King" and "The Phantom Rickshaw." Central to the anthology are tales of enlisted men Mulvaney, Learoyd, and Otheris, offering a rare glimpse into a social class often overlooked in modern literature. Kipling's unique blend of romantic idealism and realism, coupled with his sharp wit, enriches the narratives, providing readers with a compelling and insightful experience of life in colonial India.