Actions And Reactions

By Rudyard Kipling

This fascinating text comprises a collection of very different short stories and poems by the seminal English writer, Rudyard Kipling. An interesting and unique set of writings decidedly situated in the realms of speculative fiction, these pieces will greatly appeal to those with an interest in antiquarian speculative writing and are not to be missed by fans of Kipling's prolific work. Of particular interest are The Night Mail and The House Surgeon, with The Night Mail being a sci-fi style narrative looking 100 years into the future of ariel transport, and The House Surgeon being a decidedly supernatural tale sure to engage and entertain the discerning reader. The sections of this book include: An Habitation Enforced, The Recall, Garm – A Hostage, The Power of the Dog, The Mother Hive, The Bees and the Flies, With the Night Mail, The Four Angels, A Deal in Cotton, The New Knighthood, The Puzzler, Little Foxes, Gallio's Song, The House Surgeon, and The Rabbi's Song. This book was originally published in 1909, and we are proud to republish it now complete with a new introductory biography of the author.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Cornford Press
• Release date: Jul 7, 2014
• ISBN: 9781473395022

Rudyard Kipling

Rudyard Kipling was born in Bombay (now known as Mumbai), India, but returned with his parents to England at the age of five. Among Kipling’s best-known works are The Jungle Book, Just So Stories, and the poems “Mandalay” and “Gunga Din.” Kipling was the first English-language writer to receive the Nobel Prize for literature (1907) and was among the youngest to have received the award. 

Reviews for Actions And Reactions

[mausergem_1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This short story and poem collection has everything a pet tale, a fable, a science fiction piece, a satire and a horror story. The stories are quite ordinary and don't make any impression and sometimes the language is hard to follow.