In 1998 it was ranked by Modern Library as 78th out of 100 on its best English novels of the 20th century list. Kipling's experiences in India formed the backbone of many of his novels, including Kim.Ĭonsidered one of Kipling's best novels, Kim has been recognized and honored many times since being published. When in India as a young man, Kipling secured a job writing for a newspaper and used it as an excuse to dive back into the culture of India, the beloved country of his early childhood. Kipling then returned to India at the age of 17 and remained there for a decade before marrying his wife and moving away. Kipling was able to include such detail in the book because he was born and raised in India until being sent away to England at the age of six. The book has been praised for its detailed portrait of people, culture, and religion in India. The term “The Great Game” became popular because of the novel. Kim is set during the period of conflict between Great Britain and Russia in Central Asia, called The Great Game, after the second Afghan War but before the third one. Kim by Rudyard Kipling was first published in McClure's Magazine and then Cassell's Magazine before finally being published as a book by Macmillan and Co. Written by Anagha Narayanan and other people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.
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