{"product_id":"9788418227356","title":"KIM","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKIM\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet in 19th-century India, \u003cstrong\u003eKim\u003c\/strong\u003e is a coming-of-age adventure novel that follows Kimball O'Hara, an orphan of English descent living as just another street urchin in Lahore. His encounter with a Tibetan lama in search of a sacred river leads him on an initiatory journey along the Grand Trunk Road. What begins as a spiritual trek transforms into a plot of espionage and loyalty, where Kim must discover his identity and his place between two worlds. This masterpiece by Rudyard Kipling combines a vibrant description of colonial India with a deep reflection on friendship and honor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKim, an astute and bright boy, becomes the \u003cem\u003echela\u003c\/em\u003e (disciple) of an elderly lama who is on a pilgrimage in search of the legendary River of the Arrow, which purifies all sin. His journey along the Grand Trunk Road, the ancient highway that crosses India, is the narrative thread of the story. However, Kim's life takes a turn when he is recruited by the British secret service to participate in the Great Game, a complex web of espionage between colonial powers. The novel thus intertwines two plots: the lama's spiritual search and Kim's intelligence missions, exploring themes of loyalty, cultural identity, and the conflict between East and West. Through his eyes, the reader discovers a fascinating, exotic, and dangerous world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe initiatory journey and the search for one's own identity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEspionage and the geopolitical conflict of the Great Game in colonial India.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFriendship and loyalty across different cultures and ages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe clash and fusion between Eastern spirituality and Western pragmatism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers who enjoy classic adventure novels with a rich historical and cultural setting. It is ideal for those looking for a story of personal growth and espionage, as well as for lovers of travel literature and the narrative of Rudyard Kipling. It also makes for an enriching read for those interested in the history and cultural diversity of British India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA vivid and detailed immersion into 19th-century India, with its landscapes, people, and customs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn adventure plot that combines a spiritual journey with the suspense of espionage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA timeless reflection on identity, belonging, and the value of friendship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe pleasure of reading one of the great masters of world literature, with rich and evocative prose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e KIPLING, RUDYARD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e EDICIONES DEL VIENTO,S.L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION, ADVENTURE, CLASSIC TRAVEL LITERATURE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e VIENTO ABIERTO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 408\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 600 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of \u003cstrong\u003eKim\u003c\/strong\u003e recovers a fundamental work that transcends the adventure genre. Kipling achieves a masterful balance between the espionage plot and the philosophical depth of an initiatory journey. The descriptive richness and the complexity of the protagonist, caught between two worlds, make it an absorbing read for both young people and adults. It is, without a doubt, an essential classic that continues to resonate powerfully for its ability to explore human diversity and the conflict of identities.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICIONES DEL VIENTO, S.L.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407614435675,"sku":"9788418227356","price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841822735.jpg?v=1781857823","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788418227356","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}