![]() "The book presents a vivid picture of India, its teeming populations, religions, and superstitions, and the life of the bazaars and the road." Considered by many to be Kipling's masterpiece, opinion appears varied about its consideration as children's literature or not. The novel is notable for its detailed portrait of the people, culture, and varied religions of India. It is set after the Second Afghan War which ended in 1881, but before the Third, probably in the period 1893 to 1898. ![]() The novel made the term "Great Game" popular and introduced the theme of great power rivalry and intrigue. ![]() Kim unfolds against the backdrop of The Great Game, the political conflict between Russia and Britain in Central Asia. In near fine condition with light rubbing to the extremities. Octavo, original cloth, original publisher’s decorated dark green cloth with gilt titles to the spine and front panel, top edge gilt, illustrated. ![]() New York: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1901.įirst edition of what many consider Kipling’s masterpiece. ![]()
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