The Bridge-Builders by Rudyard Kipling
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"The Bridge-Builders" by Rudyard Kipling is a short story written in the early 20th century. This narrative is steeped in the themes of engineering, resilience, and the interplay between human endeavor and nature, as it focuses on the arduous construction of a bridge over the Ganges River in India. The story addresses the challenges faced by its protagonist, Findlayson, and explores the relationship between the builders and the powerful forces of nature
symbolized by the river. The tale revolves around Findlayson, the chief engineer overseeing the construction of the Kashi Bridge, and his assistant Hitchcock, as they confront an impending flood that threatens their work. Together, they navigate physical and bureaucratic challenges while managing a diverse team of workers, including Peroo, a skilled Lascar who plays a crucial role in the project's success. As the floodwaters rise, tensions mount, and the characters grapple with their fears and ambitions, leading to a climactic moment in which the bridge's fate hangs in the balance. This intersection of human skill and the unpredictable might of nature provides a rich backdrop for Kipling’s exploration of duty, sacrifice, and the enduring nature of human achievement amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Bridge-Builders |
| Credits | Produced by Bill Stoddard and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | India -- Fiction |
| Subject | Bridges -- Design and construction -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 2163 |
| Release Date | Feb 26, 2006 |
| Last Update | Jun 21, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 602 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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