The Man Who Would Be King Author:Rudyard Kipling At the turn of the century, Rudyard Kipling was the most popular writer of prose and verse in the English-speaking world. Drawn from his experiences, Kipling's works introduced Europeans to the landscapes, customs, and peoples of exotic India. At the same time, his writing offered wry comments on the foibles of the British Empire. — "The Man Wh... more »o Would be King" follows the adventures of two vagabonds who set out for the wild northern passes of India. theye they hope to find a place where they can be kings. As they encounter primitive tribesmen, their dreams grow grander. But there are lessons to be learned in the costs and effects of the vagabonds' plan.
Two more stories by Kipling are also included in the audio production: "The Drums of The Fore and Aft" and "Mary Postgate." Aptly narrated by George Taylor, they are as full of energy today as when they were first enjoyed by eager readers in 1899« less