The Man Who Would be King and Other Stories

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 Who Would Be King” follows the adventures of two vagabonds who set out for the wild northern passes of India. There they hope to find a place where they can be kings. As they encounter primitive tribesmen, their dreams grow ever 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 this audio production: “The Drums of The Fore” and Aft and “Mary Postgate.”