His Wedded Wife by Rudyard Kipling
Wedged Wife is a collection of short stories by Rudyard Kipling, first published in 1888. The stories are set in India during the British Raj and explore the lives of British and Indian characters. The stories focus on the relationships between men and women, and the cultural differences between the two. The stories explore themes of love, marriage, and family. In the title story, a British soldier marries an Indian woman, and the story follows their struggles to make their marriage work. Other stories explore the relationships between British and Indian characters, and the cultural differences between the two. The stories also explore the themes of loyalty, duty, and honor. The stories are written in a style that is both humorous and poignant. Kipling's writing is full of vivid descriptions of the Indian landscape and culture, and his characters are complex and believable. Wedded Wife is a classic collection of stories that is sure to delight readers of all ages.
By Rudyard Kipling · First published 1909 · Genre: Romance, Fiction, Literary Fiction · 2,064 words
First lines
Cry "Murder!" in the market-place, and each Will turn upon his neighbor anxious eyes That ask:"Art thou the man?" We hunted Cain Some centuries ago, across the world, That bred the fear our own misdeeds maintain To-day. - Vibart's Moralities.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Rudyard Kipling
- Date: 1909 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Length: 2,064 words
- Structure: 1 section, 21 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Romance — The title of the book implies a romantic relationship between two people, and the plot likely revolves around the development of this relationship.
- Fiction — The book is written by Rudyard Kipling, a renowned fiction author, and is likely a work of fiction.
- Literary Fiction — Kipling is known for his literary works, and this book is likely to be no exception.
- Historical Fiction — Kipling often wrote about historical events and settings, and this book may be set in a historical context.
Tags
marriage · love · betrayal · society · gender roles · colonialism · family · conflict · identity · cultural expectations · loyalty · sacrifice