Kim
by Rudyard Kipling, Edward Said
Kim by Rudyard Kipling, Edward Said holds a well received rating of 3.72 out of 5, based on 23.3K reader ratings. First published in 1901. The book spans 366 pages.
About Kim
Kim is set in an imperialistic world; a world strikingly masculine, dominated by travel, trade and adventure, a world in which there is no question of the division between white and non-white.Two men - a boy who grows into early manhood and an old ascetic priest, the lama - are at the center of the novel. A quest faces them both. Born in India, Kim is nevertheless white, a sahib. While he wants to play the Great Game of Imperialism, he is also spiritually bound to the lama. His aim, as he moves chameleon-like through the two cultures, is to reconcile these opposing strands, while the lama searches for redemption from the Wheel of Life. A celebration of their friendship in a beautiful but often hostile environment, 'Kim' captures the opulence of India's exotic landscape, overlaid by the uneasy presence of the British Raj.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Rudyard Kipling, Edward Said |
| Published | 1901 |
| Pages | 366 |
| Genres | Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.72 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 23,349 |
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What genre is Kim?
Kim is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Kim worth reading?
Based on 23.3K reader ratings, Kim has an average score of 3.72 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Kim?
Kim has 366 pages.
Who wrote Kim?
Kim was written by Rudyard Kipling, Edward Said. It was first published in 1901.
What is the ISBN for Kim?
The ISBN-13 for Kim is 9780140183530.0.
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