{"product_id":"kim","title":"Rudyard Kipling: Kim W10 [1994] paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith a new Introduction by Cedric Watts, Research Professor of English, University of Sussex.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKim\u003c\/em\u003e is Rudyard Kipling's finest work. Now controversial, this novel is a memorably vivid evocation of the life and landscapes of India in the late nineteenth century. Kim himself is a resourceful lad who befriends a lama, an ageing priest; and both embark on a combined quest. Whereas Kim has an insatiable interest in the varied activities around him, the lama seeks redemption from the 'Wheel of Life'. Kim becomes involved in the 'Great Game':, undertaking espionage for the British rulers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis engrossing and moving novel, with its diversity of memorable characters, offers many insights into political, religious and social tensions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kipling, Rudyard \u0026 Watts, Professor Cedric, M.A. Ph.D. (Eme \u0026 Carabine, Dr Keith (University Of Kent A","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":46523027194195,"sku":"9781853260995","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/4001\/6057\/products\/kipling-rudyard-watts-professor-cedric-m-a-ph-d-eme-carabine-dr-keith-university-of-kent-a-kim-9781853260995-49078058975571.jpg?v=1681756716","url":"https:\/\/keatsandchapman.info\/products\/kim","provider":"Chapters Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}