Under the Deodars by Rudyard Kipling

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Under the Deodars is a collection of eight short stories by Rudyard Kipling, first published in 1895. Set in British colonial India, particularly in the hill stations of the Himalayas, these stories explore the social lives, emotional entanglements, and moral complexities of the British elite living far from home. The deodar trees of the title serve as a symbolic backdrop for the tales, which often expose the hypocrisies, pretensions, and vulnerabilities of colonial society. The narratives delve into themes such as adultery, ambition, jealousy, scandal, and personal disillusionment, all told with Kipling’s characteristic irony and keen social observation. Though not as well-known as his other works, Under the Deodars reveals Kipling’s sharp critique of the British ruling class and offers a darker, more intimate look at human behavior under the pressures of empire and isolation.

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Rudyard Kipling (1865–1936) was a British author, poet, and journalist best known for works such as The Jungle Book, Kim, and the poem “If—.” Born in Bombay (now Mumbai), India, Kipling spent his early years in the subcontinent, which profoundly influenced his writing. He returned to England for education but came back to India as a young journalist, where he began his prolific literary career. Kipling’s writing often reflects themes of empire, duty, adventure, and the clash of cultures, though his imperialist views have also drawn significant criticism in modern times. In 1907, he became the first English-language writer to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature. Despite the controversy surrounding some of his political attitudes, Kipling remains a major literary figure for his storytelling mastery, vivid imagery, and influence on English literature.

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