Plain Tales From The Hills

Plain Tales from the Hills

by Rudyard Kipling

The Plain Tales from the Hills is a collection of short stories by Rudyard Kipling, first published in 1888. The stories are set in British India and explore the lives of British and Indian characters living under British rule. Kipling's stories are often critical of British imperialism, but they also celebrate the beauty and diversity of India.

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Kipling's writing has strongly influenced that of others. His stories for adults remain in print and have garnered high praise from writers as different as Poul Anderson, Jorge Luis Borges, and Randal...

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