The phantom rickshaw and other ghost stories

Rudyard Kipling

92 pages, parution le 09/11/2023

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"The Phantom 'Rickshaw and Other Ghost Stories" is a collection of short stories written by the British author Rudyard Kipling. The collection was first published in 1888. The stories in this collection are notable for their supernatural and eerie themes. Kipling's tales often draw on the supernatural folklore and mysticism of India, where he spent a significant part of his life. "The Phantom 'Rickshaw" is one of the most famous stories in the collection and features a ghostly encounter in the setting of British colonial India. The stories explore themes of the uncanny, the paranormal, and the consequences of actions on the human soul. Rudyard Kipling is best known for his works of fiction, poetry, and short stories, many of which draw on his experiences in India and his interest in colonialism. "The Phantom 'Rickshaw and Other Ghost Stories" showcases his talent for weaving tales of the supernatural and the unexplained.

L'auteur - Rudyard Kipling

Rudyard Kipling (Bombay, 1865-Londres, 1936), célèbre auteur de livres pour la jeunesse (Le Livre de la jungle, 1894 ; Capitaines courageux, 1897 ; Histoires comme ça, 1902), de romans et de nouvelles (Kim, 1901 ; L'Homme qui voulut être roi, 1888 ; Simples Contes des collines, 1888), de poèmes (Tu seras un homme mon fils, 1910) et de récits de voyages. Il a vécu en Inde, en Grande-Bretagne et aux États-Unis. Le prix Nobel de littérature lui a été décerné en 1907.