Soldiers Three and Other Stories
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"Soldiers Three and Other Stories" is a foundational collection of short fiction by Nobel laureate Rudyard Kipling, offering a vivid and gritty portrayal of British military life in 19th-century India. The volume primarily centers on the adventures and misadventures of three distinct characters-the Irishman Mulvaney, the Cockney Ortheris, and the Yorkshireman Learoyd-who represent the diverse and often rugged faces of the rank-and-file soldiers serving in the British Raj.
Through these interconnected tales, Kipling masterfully captures the camaraderie, hardships, and occasional absurdity of life on the frontier. The stories are celebrated for their authentic use of dialect and their unsentimental look at the imperial experience from the perspective of the common infantryman rather than the high-ranking officer. Beyond the titular trio, the collection includes additional stories that explore broader themes of colonial society, local superstition, and the cultural tensions inherent in the Anglo-Indian encounter. Rudyard Kipling's sharp observation and rhythmic prose make "Soldiers Three and Other Stories" an essential work of Victorian literature and a compelling window into the complexities of a bygone era of global history.
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- ISBN-13: 9781025446073
- ISBN-10: 1025446070
- Publisher: Tradd Street Press
- Publish Date: February 2026
- Dimensions: 9.21 x 6.14 x 0.63 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.16 pounds
- Page Count: 248
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