Kim (Adventure Classic) - Illustrated Edition A Novel from One of the Most Popular Writers in England, Known for the Jungle Book, Just So Stories, Captain Courageous, Stalky & Co, Plain Tales from the Hills, Soldier's Three, the Light That Failed

Name: Kim (Adventure Classic) - Illustrated Edition A Novel from One of the Most Popular Writers in England, Known for the Jungle Book, Just So Stories, Captain Courageous, Stalky & Co, Plain Tales from the Hills, Soldier's Three, the Light That Failed
Rating: 7.44 (18 reviews)
Author: Rudyard Kipling
ISBN: 9788026891604

Language: English
Published in: 2018
Publisher: E-Artnow
Pages: 172
ISBN: 9788026891604

Orphaned in the bustling streets of late 19th-century Lahore, young Kimball O'Hara, known as Kim, navigates British India with a chameleon's ease, his Irish heritage masked by a deeply ingrained understanding of local customs and languages. His life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters an elderly Tibetan lama on a profound spiritual quest for the fabled River of the Arrow. Kim, drawn by adventure and a burgeoning sense of purpose, becomes the lama's disciple, embarking on a journey across the vibrant and diverse Indian subcontinent.

As their paths intertwine, Kim finds himself increasingly enmeshed in "The Great Game," the clandestine struggle between the British and Russian empires for influence in Central Asia. Recruited by the British Secret Service, he begins to hone his natural talents for observation and disguise, balancing his spiritual loyalty to the lama with the dangerous demands of espionage. This coming-of-age narrative explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the intricate clash of cultures, offering a vivid portrayal of a complex world where spiritual enlightenment meets geopolitical intrigue.