About “The man who would be king”
"The Man Who Would Be King" is a short story by Rudyard Kipling, first published in 1888. It follows two British adventurers in India who travel to Kafiristan, a remote region in Afghanistan, where they are crowned kings. The story was included in The Phantom 'Rickshaw and Other Tales (1888) and later in Wee Willie Winkie and Other Child Stories (1895). It has been adapted into various media over time. The narrative explores themes of power, identity, and the complexities of cultural encounter. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- Published
- 1888
- Latest edition
- 2023 · ISBN 9781958943540
- ISBN
- 9781835910764
View more editions (10)
| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Man Who Would Be King - Unabridged | 2023 | 9781958943540 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Man Who Would Be King Illustrated | 2022 | 9798413088791 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Man Who Would Be King | 2022 | 9798406593479 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Man Who Would Be King | 2022 | 9798847469265 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Man Who Would Be King | 2022 | 9798849395944 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Man Who Would Be King Illustrated | 2022 | 9798438489979 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Rudyard Kipling's the Man Who Would Be King - Unabridged | 2022 | 9781958943137 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Man Who Would Be King Illustrated | 2022 | 9798441069540 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Man Who Would Be King | 2022 | 9798408881369 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Man Who Would Be King Illustrated | 2022 | 9798430409876 | Buy on Amazon |
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The man who would be king by Rudyard Kipling has 48 pages.
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Some summaries adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.