Soldiers three
Book • 1888
Soldiers Three is a collection of short stories by Rudyard Kipling that presents vignettes of military life in British India during the late 19th century.
The work centers on three main characters—Private Terence Mulvaney, Private Stanley Ortheris, and Private John Learoyd—and explores their exploits, camaraderie, and experiences as soldiers far from home.
Through humor and drama, Kipling examines themes of patriotism, duty, honor, and the complexities of soldiering, offering readers an intimate glimpse into the bonds formed between soldiers and the challenges they face.
The work centers on three main characters—Private Terence Mulvaney, Private Stanley Ortheris, and Private John Learoyd—and explores their exploits, camaraderie, and experiences as soldiers far from home.
Through humor and drama, Kipling examines themes of patriotism, duty, honor, and the complexities of soldiering, offering readers an intimate glimpse into the bonds formed between soldiers and the challenges they face.
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313. Rudyard Kipling: Escaping India & Writing The Jungle Book (Part 2)
