Historical Fiction

Plain Tales from the Hills

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  • 1888 first published
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Published in 1888, Plain Tales from the Hills is a historical fiction novel by Rudyard Kipling.

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About Plain Tales from the Hills

Named a "prophet of British imperialism" by the young George Orwell, and born in Bombay, India, Rudyard Kipling had perhaps the clearest contemporary eye of any who described the British Raj. According to critic Douglas Kerr: "He is still an author who can inspire passionate disagreement and his place in literary and cultural history is far from settled. But as the age of the European empires recedes, he is recognised as an incomparable, if controversial, interpreter of how empire was experienced. That, and an increasing recognition of his extraordinary narrative gifts, make him a force to be reckoned with." This force shines in THE PLAIN TALES FROM THE HILLS. -- MH . (Introduction by Mike Harris)
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Who wrote Plain Tales from the Hills?

Plain Tales from the Hills was written by Rudyard Kipling and first published in 1888.

What genre is Plain Tales from the Hills?

It is usually shelved as Historical Fiction.

Is there a free audiobook of Plain Tales from the Hills?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 7 h 03 min.

What books are similar to Plain Tales from the Hills?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Picture of Dorian Gray, Dracula and Treasure Island.

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