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Kipling the Trickster
Knowingness, Practical Jokes and the Use of Superior Knowledge in Kipling's Short Stories
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The book explores Kipling's clever use of knowledge to craft deception and humor, situated within the social dynamics of his era. It analyzes his writings to uncover a nuanced set of values, highlighting his critiques of British colonialism and Victorian norms. Through this lens, the text delves into the complexities of Kipling's perspectives, revealing how his literary work reflects broader societal tensions and moral questions of his time.
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Kipling the Trickster, John Coates
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- 2021
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- Title
- Kipling the Trickster
- Subtitle
- Knowingness, Practical Jokes and the Use of Superior Knowledge in Kipling's Short Stories
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Coates
- Publisher
- Peter Lang
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 292
- ISBN13
- 9781800793415
- Description
- The book explores Kipling's clever use of knowledge to craft deception and humor, situated within the social dynamics of his era. It analyzes his writings to uncover a nuanced set of values, highlighting his critiques of British colonialism and Victorian norms. Through this lens, the text delves into the complexities of Kipling's perspectives, revealing how his literary work reflects broader societal tensions and moral questions of his time.