The Man Who Would Be King & Other Stories
ISBN: 9781788283342
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The Man Who Would Be King By Rudyard Kipling Is A Classic Adventure Novella That Explores Themes Of Imperialism, Ambition, And Human Folly. Set In British India And The Remote Mountains Of Kafiristan (Modern-Day Afghanistan), The Story Follows Two British Adventurers, Peachy Carnehan And Daniel Dravot, Who Set Out To Become Kings Of An Isolated Region. Their Plan Succeeds—At First—As They Are Mistaken For Gods. But Their Reign Unravels When Dravot Breaks A Sacred Taboo, Leading To A Tragic Downfall. This Edition Includes Nine Dramatic Tales That Showcase Kipling’S Mastery Of Short Fiction, Vivid Characterizations, And Richly Detailed Settings. The Title Story Inspired The Acclaimed Film Starring Sean Connery And Michael Caine, And Remains A Powerful Critique Of Colonial Arrogance And The Illusion Of Control