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The Gate of the Hundred Sorrows

By Rudyard Kipling
Penguin Classics
Series: Penguin Little Black Classics
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In The Gate of the Hundred Sorrows by Rudyard Kipling, the narrative unfolds in a European quarter of Lower India, portrayed through the eyes of an opium addict who frequents an opium den. The story explores themes of addiction, despair, and the diverse lives of the den's patrons. Kipling delves into the intricate details of colonial life, painting a vivid picture of the cultural and social nuances of the time.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to vivid storytelling and an exploration of complex human emotions. The author crafts a detailed narrative set against the backdrop of colonial India, offering insights into the lives and challenges of diverse characters. If you appreciate poignant tales with a rich historical setting, this work may captivate you.

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'Mind you, it was a pukka, respectable opium-house, and not one of those stifling, sweltering chandoo-khanas that you can find all over the City.' Kipling first became famous for his pungent, harsh and shocking stories of northwest India, where he grew up. This book presents a selection from his inexhaustibly contentious and various early work.

Opium dens, curses, ghostly tombs - these sinister tales of Imperial India made Kipling's name as a writer.

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Little Black Classics - the new series to celebrate Penguin's 80th anniversary.

The Gate of the Hundred Sorrows opens with, “Mind you, it was a pukka, respectable opium-house, and not one of those stifling, sweltering chandoo-khanas that you can find all over the City.”

Kipling first became famous for his pungent, harsh and shocking stories of northwest India, where he grew up. This is just a small selection from his inexhaustibly contentious and various early work.

Introducing Little Black Classics - 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from Tierra del Fuego to 16th century California and the Russian steppe. Here are stories lyrical and savage; poems epic and intimate; essays satirical and inspirational; and ideas that have shaped the lives of millions.

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The Gate of the Hundred Sorrows by Rudyard Kipling is appreciated for its evocative storytelling and atmospheric depth, transporting readers to the colonial era with its vivid descriptions. Reviewers highlight Kipling's mastery in capturing the essence of a bygone world and creating a poignant narrative, though some note the melancholic tone and the reflective nature of the text.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141398068

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 February 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 108.0mm

Height: 158.0mm

Weight: 60g

Pages: 64

Collections

Classic Fiction Classic General Fiction Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Penguin Classics: General Fiction Rudyard Kipling Series: Penguin Little Black Classics

About the Author

Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936). Kipling's works available in Penguin Classics are Captains Courageous, Just So Stories, Kim, Plain Tales from the Hills, Selected Poems, The Jungle Books and The Man Who Would Be King- Selected Stories.

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