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A MASTERPIECE OF ADVENTURE AND IDENTITY • Rudyard Kipling’s most celebrated novel, written by the first English-language author to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.
Kimball O’Hara—known simply as Kim—is an orphan wandering the streets of colonial India. Clever, quick-witted, and full of restless energy, he survives by his wits until fate draws him into two very different worlds. As the disciple of a Tibetan lama, Kim embarks on a spiritual journey across India in search of enlightenment. At the same time, he is drawn into the “Great Game” of espionage, where his sharp instincts make him a valuable spy. Between these two paths—one spiritual, one political—Kim must discover who he truly is.
First published in 1901, Rudyard Kipling’s Kim is more than an adventure story. It is a vivid portrait of India’s landscapes, languages, and cultures at the height of empire. Blending travel narrative, coming-of-age story, and political intrigue, the novel explores themes of identity, freedom, and belonging. Its influence has been immense, shaping how later writers imagined both colonial India and the journey of selfhood. As Kim himself declares: “I am Kim. I am Kim. And what is Kim?”—a question that resonates far beyond its pages.
This Feel Classics edition makes Kipling’s masterpiece accessible for modern readers. With a thoughtful introduction, explanatory notes, glossary, and a detailed chronology of his life, it is ideal for students, first-time readers, and literature enthusiasts alike.
A timeless, unforgettable classic that still speaks to anyone who has ever searched for identity in a world of competing loyalties.
