Indian Tales

A collection of short stories written by Rudyard Kipling a British author who spent much of his childhood and early adult life in India. The stories in this collection are set in India and feature characters and themes that are unique to the region. Kipling''s portrayal of India and its people has been both praised and criticized. Some have lauded his ability to capture the essence of the region and its diverse cultures while others have criticized his depiction of India as a land of exoticism and adventure from a Western perspective. Regardless of one''s interpretation Indian Tales remains a valuable contribution to the literary canon of British colonial India.