First published in 1921, this volume collects some of the most comical stories Kipling published throughout his writing career. These tales derive their humour from absurd situations - a drunken Irish soldier waking up to find himself worshipped as a god in the Indian holy city of Benares, a monkey let loose in an English village - and from lampooning the attitudes and discourses of the time.
While presenting many aspects which will be familiar to Kipling readers - rollicking adventures, exotic locales and an interest in the animal world - these Humorous Tales explore the more light-hearted and amusing side to the great master's work.
- ISBN10 1858910803
- ISBN13 9781858910802
- Publish Date November 1993
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 5 December 1996
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Random House UK Ltd (A Division of Random House Group)
- Imprint Studio Editions
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 512
- Language English