Life's Handicap: Being Stories of Mine Own People: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Life's Handicap: Being Stories of Mine Own People is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Kipling, Rudyard (1865–1936).
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"Life's Handicap: Being Stories of Mine Own People" by Rudyard Kipling is a collection of stories written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of life, death, love, and human fate as experienced by the diverse inhabitants of British India, focusing on their complex interactions and cultural richness. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to the Chubara of Dhunni Bhagat, a monastery in Northern India populated by wandering mendicants and holy men of different faiths. The narrator, presumably Kipling himself, recounts a conversation with Gobind, a one-eyed holy man who shares stories and insights about life. Their dialogue touches upon the art of storytelling, cultural differences, and the essence of truth in tales. Gobind's discussions not only reveal the wisdom of the old man but also set the stage for the collection’s narratives, which draw from various characters across the spectrum of Indian society, showcasing their struggles and experiences in a rapidly changing world.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Life's Handicap: Being Stories of Mine Own People
- Author credits: Kipling, Rudyard (1865–1936)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- India -- History -- British occupation, 1765-1947 -- Fiction
- India -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
- Short stories, English
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Short Stories
- Nobel Prizes in Literature
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