Something of Myself
Rudyard Kipling's autobiography, Something of Myself, is a collection of autobiographical writings, including essays, letters, and diary entries, that span the author's life from his childhood in India to his later years in England. The book is divided into three parts: "Childhood and Youth," "Manhood," and "Old Age." In the first part, Kipling recounts his childhood in India, his education in England, and his return to India as a young man. He also reflects on his experiences in the British Army, his travels in the Far East, and his early writing career. The second part of the book focuses on Kipling's later years in England, including his marriage, his writing, and his involvement in public life. He also reflects on his relationships with his family and friends, and his views on politics and society. The final part of the book is a collection of diary entries and letters written in the last years of Kipling's life. In these writings, he reflects on his life, his work, and his relationships with his family and friends. Overall, Something of Myself is a fascinating look at the life and work of one of the most influential writers of the twentieth century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Kipling's life and work.
By Rudyard Kipling · First published 1935 · Genre: Autobiography, Biography, Literary Fiction · 8 chapters · 53,000 words
First lines
Give me the first six years of a child's life and you can have the rest.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Rudyard Kipling
- Date: 1935 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Autobiography, Biography, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Length: 53,000 words
- Structure: 8 chapters, 1,479 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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- Autobiography — The title of the book, 'Something of Myself', implies that the book is an autobiographical work, as it is written by Rudyard Kipling himself.
- Biography — The book is written by Rudyard Kipling, and is likely to contain biographical information about him.
- Literary Fiction — Rudyard Kipling is a renowned author, and his works are likely to be classified as literary fiction.
- Historical Fiction — The book is likely to contain historical information about Rudyard Kipling's life, and may be classified as historical fiction.
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Contents
- Chapter 1: A Very Young Person (1865-1878)
- Chapter 2: The School Before Its Time (1878-1882)
- Chapter 3: Seven Years' Hard
- Chapter 4: The Interregnum
- Chapter 5: The Committee of Ways and Means
- Chapter 6: South Africa
- Chapter 7: The Very-own House
- Chapter 8: Working-tools