The Man Who Would Be King and Other Short Works

By Rudyard Kipling

Book Overview

Winner of the Nobel Prize for literature in 1907, Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) drew upon his experiences in Anglo-Indian Society for much of his writing. This volume presents five of Kipling's best early stories, including The Phantom Rickshaw, a psychological thriller; Wee Willie Winkie, a delightful display of love for children; Without Benefit of Clergy, the poignant story of an Englishmen's affair with an Islamic woman; The Strange Ride of Morrowbie Jukes; and the celebrated title story.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486280519
• ISBN13: 9780486280516
• Release Date: April 1994
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.2" x 8.2"
• Age Range: 11 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 6 and higher