Simples Contes des Collines by Rudyard Kipling
"Simples Contes des Collines" by Rudyard Kipling is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The tales are set against the backdrop of the British colonial community in India, specifically focusing on the lives and experiences of its characters, often highlighting the complexities of human relationships in this unique cultural setting. The stories blend humor and pathos, depicting characters such as the unconventional mistress Hauksbee, who brings her
wit and mischief to the lives of others. The opening portion of this work introduces the character of mistress Bremmil, who is grieving the loss of her child, and details the emotional turmoil within her marriage. Her husband, Tom Bremmil, struggles to console her, and things begin to change when mistress Hauksbee arrives on the scene. Known for stirring situations wherever she goes, mistress Hauksbee becomes an unexpected influencer in their lives, sparking jealousy and intrigue. The text transitions into establishing the environment of Simla, a summer capital for British officials, providing insight into the intricacies of social interactions present within this British enclave, setting the stage for Kipling’s exploration of colonial life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936 |
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| Translator | Savine, Albert, 1859-1927 |
| Title | Simples Contes des Collines |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Note | Translations of selected stories from: Plain tales from the hills. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simples_contes_des_collines |
| Contents | Rudyard Kipling et les «Simples Contes des Collines» -- Trois et... un Extra -- Lancé à l'Aventure -- Le Saïs de Miss Youghal -- Unie à un Incroyant -- Aurore trompeuse -- Le Sauvetage de Pluffles -- Les Flèches de Cupidon -- Sa Chance dans la Vie -- Montres de Nuit -- L'Autre -- Conséquences -- La Conversion d'Aurélien Mac Goggin -- Les trois Mousquetaires -- Un Destructeur de Germes -- Enlevé -- L'Arrestation du Lieutenant Létourdi -- Dans la Maison de Suddhoo -- Sa Femme légitime. |
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| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | India -- History -- British occupation, 1765-1947 -- Fiction |
| Subject | British -- India -- Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories, English -- Translations into French |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 62207 |
| Release Date | May 23, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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