Literature Library author
Rudyard Kipling
A concise guide to Rudyard Kipling's body of work, major titles, and recurring themes.
Author overview
Rudyard Kipling (1865–1936) was a novelist and poet whose body of work spans short story. This writing is associated with United Kingdom. Major works and useful reading starting points include Kim, The Jungle Book, Gunga Din, and If—. Key themes include empire and cultural encounter, duty, work, and belonging, and childhood, law, and moral instruction.
Reading pathway
Begin with The Mark of the Beast.