The Bridge-Builders

by Rudyard Kipling

Overview

In this story, Kipling grapples with the modernization forced upon India by colonization, and that country's own proud traditions.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781478382904
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	08/08/2012
Pages:	62
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.13(d)

About the Author

Rudyard Kipling, the famend British writer, changed into a prolific creator recognized for his wonderful storytelling and insightful observations of the British Empire. Among his many works, "The Bridge-Builders" is a fascinating short story that become first posted in 1899 as part of his series "The Day's Work." "The Bridge-Builders" is a story that displays Kipling's deep fascination with the issues of engineering, empire, and the conflict of cultures. The tale is set inside the backdrop of India for the duration of the peak of British colonial rule, and it revolves around the challenges and tensions that get up at some stage in the development of a new railway bridge. Kipling masterfully weaves collectively the factors of imperial ambition and the clash of Eastern and Western ideologies. The tale introduces readers to a various array of characters, together with British engineers and Indian workers, each representing extraordinary aspects of colonialism. Through their interactions and conflicts, Kipling delves into complex problems associated with race, elegance, and cultural differences. "The Bridge-Builders" exemplifies Kipling's ability to create intricate, notion-provoking narratives that discover the multifaceted factors of the British Empire. It is a testament to his storytelling prowess and his expertise for shedding mild on the human dynamics inside the colonial context.