Lettres de voyage (1892-1913) by Rudyard Kipling

"Lettres de voyage" by Rudyard Kipling is a collection of travel writings penned in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This work encapsulates Kipling's observations and experiences during his journeys, particularly in America and Japan, highlighting the cultural landscapes and encounters he encountered. The book offers readers a window into the author's thoughts on various aspects of life abroad, revealing contrasting elements between different nations and cultures. The opening of "Lettres de voyage" immerses the reader in Kipling's travels, beginning with an evocative description of his arrival in America and the stark contrast it presents against the dullness of the Atlantic. He vividly portrays the beauty of New York City, his awe at the winter sun, and the peculiarities of the locals, before embarking on a journey northward into the snowy landscapes. Through detailed imagery and reflections on the people he meets, Kipling's narrative unfolds around the charm and challenges of life in both the bustling city and the serene countryside, setting a picturesque tone for the adventures to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936
Title Lettres de voyage (1892-1913)
Original Publication Paris: Payot, 1922.
Credits Véronique Le Bris, Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica))
Reading Level Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language French
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Voyages and travels
Category Text
eBook-No. 72244
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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