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The Bridge-Builders (Edition2023)
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The Bridge-Builders (Edition2023)

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"The Bridge-Builders" is a short story written by way of Rudyard Kipling, the renowned British author. The narrative is about in British-ruled India and centers across the construction of a railway bridge. The tale revolves across the characters Strickland, a British engineer, and his Indian counterpart, Riviere. As they work together on constructing the bridge, the tale explores the complexities of British colonialism in India. Kipling delves into subject matters of cultural conflict, mutual recognize, and cooperation between the British and the local population. "The Bridge-Builders" offers a poignant portrayal of the demanding situations and hardships faced by way of the laborers, a lot of whom are local Indians, in constructing the bridge. It highlights the inherent tensions among the colonial rulers and the colonized as they attempt to work collectively to obtain a common aim. Kipling's narrative skillfully captures the intricate web of relationships, hierarchies, and cultural dynamics at play within the British Raj. The tale no longer most effective serves as an exploration of colonial India but additionally as a reflection at the broader troubles of imperialism, colonialism, and the ethics of building bridges-both literal and metaphorical. "The Bridge-Builders" is a thought-frightening paintings that exemplifies Kipling's knack for depicting the complexities of colonialism and the interaction between cultures, all inside the context of an apparently simple undertaking-building a bridge.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Double 9 Books LLP
Country
IN
Date
25 September 2023
Pages
34
ISBN
9789359952758

This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.

"The Bridge-Builders" is a short story written by way of Rudyard Kipling, the renowned British author. The narrative is about in British-ruled India and centers across the construction of a railway bridge. The tale revolves across the characters Strickland, a British engineer, and his Indian counterpart, Riviere. As they work together on constructing the bridge, the tale explores the complexities of British colonialism in India. Kipling delves into subject matters of cultural conflict, mutual recognize, and cooperation between the British and the local population. "The Bridge-Builders" offers a poignant portrayal of the demanding situations and hardships faced by way of the laborers, a lot of whom are local Indians, in constructing the bridge. It highlights the inherent tensions among the colonial rulers and the colonized as they attempt to work collectively to obtain a common aim. Kipling's narrative skillfully captures the intricate web of relationships, hierarchies, and cultural dynamics at play within the British Raj. The tale no longer most effective serves as an exploration of colonial India but additionally as a reflection at the broader troubles of imperialism, colonialism, and the ethics of building bridges-both literal and metaphorical. "The Bridge-Builders" is a thought-frightening paintings that exemplifies Kipling's knack for depicting the complexities of colonialism and the interaction between cultures, all inside the context of an apparently simple undertaking-building a bridge.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Double 9 Books LLP
Country
IN
Date
25 September 2023
Pages
34
ISBN
9789359952758