The Phantom Rickshaw (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Rudyard Kipling

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Synopsis

A sharp, sly look at storytelling, memory, and the pull of a great tale.

In this edition, the narrator guides readers through a web of conversations, poems, and a budding romance that shines a light on how stories are born. A young man named Charlie wrestles with fame, prize chances, and the pull of a first love, while the narrator weighs the line between truth and invention. The book blends backstage life, imagined voyages, and a powerful sense that a single tale can shift entire worlds.

What you’ll experience:

  • A window into how writers chase a perfect story and the tension between art and profit.
  • A coming‑of‑age thread centered on Charlie and his bold, hopeful feelings.
  • A layered narrative that moves from modern office life to imagined sea adventures.
  • Thematic threads about memory, risk, and the heavy weight of storytelling.

Ideal for readers who enjoy literary fiction with a touch of meta storytelling and a vivid sense of character and voice.

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