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The Gate of the Hundred Sorrows

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Journey into colonial India with Kipling’s “The Gate of the Hundred Sorrows.” Experience the raw, evocative tales of vice and virtue in a world of opium dens and societal divides. From the author of classics like “The Jungle Book”, this collection offers a glimpse into a bygone era, exploring the complexities of human nature. 9780141398068

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  • ISBN-13: 9780141398068
  • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Height: 160 mm
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 8 mm
  • Width: 112 mm
  • ISBN-10: 014139806X
  • Publisher Date: 26 Feb 2015
  • Depth: 5
  • No of Pages: 64
  • Series Title: Penguin Little Black Classics
  • Weight: 56 gr

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Weight 0.5 kg

13 reviews for The Gate of the Hundred Sorrows

  1. Sai Chander P.

    Uneven, but ultimately worthwhile. Kipling’s skill as a storyteller shines through, even when the subject matter is dark. I recommend it.

  2. Abhinav Misra

    Some stories were great, others I couldn’t even finish. If you like historical fiction, you might enjoy. I’m undecided.

  3. Archit Bansal

    Fantastic book! The writing is superb and the stories are very compelling. I learned a lot and would recommend it to others.

  4. Ashish Kumar

    Kipling’s stories are a window into a lost world. “The Gate of the Hundred Sorrows” is gritty and real, though some stories felt a bit dated. Worth a read for the historical perspective.

  5. Akash Kaushal

    Amazing. The stories were dark but had a silver lining. The book definitely gives you a different perspective on the time period.

  6. Mrityunjay Singh

    I appreciate Kipling’s ability to create a sense of place. The stories are interesting, but I found them somewhat depressing.

  7. Raghav Bajpai

    Kipling at his best and worst. The prose is beautiful, but the themes are often troubling. A complex and challenging read.

  8. Velayutham S

    A fascinating glimpse into another time. “The Gate of the Hundred Sorrows” is a mix of intriguing characters and harsh realities. I was engrossed.

  9. Vivek Patel

    Kipling paints a vivid picture of colonial India. A very eye-opening and impactful, and even unsettling, read about the opium dens of that era.

  10. Name

    Kipling’s “The Gate of the Hundred Sorrows” presents an honest look at humanity. It was hard to read at times, but I appreciate the book overall.

  11. Animesh Thapliyal

    A powerful, if unsettling, look at colonial India. Kipling’s writing is evocative, but the subject matter can be quite heavy. Not for the faint of heart, but definitely memorable.

  12. Ambati Om Sri Harsha

    Raw and unflinching. Kipling doesn’t shy away from the darker side of humanity. A thought-provoking, if uncomfortable, read.

  13. Yashvardhan Joshi

    Interesting collection of stories. Some were captivating, others less so. Kipling’s descriptions are vivid, but I struggled with some of the cultural perspectives.

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