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"The Phantom 'Rickshaw: And Other Stories" is a haunting collection of short fiction by Rudyard Kipling that explores the thin veil between the living and the dead within the atmospheric setting of British India. The title story, a masterpiece of psychological suspense, follows a man tormented by the recurring apparition of a former lover, masterfully illustrating themes of guilt, obsession, and the inescapable nature of one's past actions.

Beyond the spectral title piece, this volume includes several of Kipling's most celebrated works, such as the surreal nightmare of "The Strange Ride of Morrowbie Jukes" and the grand adventure of "The Man Who Would Be King." These narratives showcase Kipling's ability to blend the gritty realism of colonial life with elements of the supernatural and the uncanny. This collection serves as a significant example of Victorian-era Gothic literature, capturing the cultural anxieties and the mystical allure associated with the East. Rudyard Kipling offers readers a rich tapestry of narrative brilliance, making this an essential work for those who appreciate classic short stories and tales of the supernatural.

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• Plný název: The Phantom Rickshaw
• Podnázev: And Other Stories
• Autor: Rudyard Kipling
• Jazyk: Angličtina
• Vazba: Pevná
• Počet stran: 248
• EAN: 9781025899299
• ISBN: 1025899296
• ID: 51517650
• Nakladatelství: Tradd Street Press
• Hmotnost: 527 g
• Rozměry: 234 × 156 × 16 mm
• Datum vydání: 14. February 2026

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