Kim

"Kim" by Rudyard Kipling is a vibrant tale of adventure and self-discovery set against the rich backdrop of colonial India. The story follows Kimball "Kim" O'Hara, an Irish orphan who grows up on the streets of Lahore, navigating a world of spies, mystics, and imperial intrigue. Kim becomes the protégé of a Tibetan lama seeking enlightenment, while also being drawn into the Great Game, the political espionage between Britain and Russia. As Kim journeys across India, he grapples with questions of identity, loyalty, and belonging, torn between his spiritual quest and his role in the colonial machine. A masterful blend of cultural observation and thrilling narrative, "Kim" explores themes of empire, friendship, and the clash of traditions, offering a poignant and immersive portrait of a complex era.

© 2009 Blackstone Publishing (Lydbog): 9781483089867
© 2013 Interactive Media (E-bog): 9781909676527

Release date

Lydbog: 29. september 2009
E-bog: 15. juni 2013