The Man Who Would Be King
Rudyard Kipling
In this gripping tale of ambition, hubris, and imperial adventure, Rudyard Kipling takes us deep into the heart of 19th-century British India — and beyond, to the remote and mysterious land of Kafiristan. When two bold and cunning ex-soldiers, Daniel Dravot and Peachey Carnehan, hatch a plan to become kings of an isolated region untouched by Western influence, they embark on a journey as daring as it is reckless.
What begins as a quest for power and riches quickly becomes something far more dangerous, as legend, belief, and identity collide. Told through the eyes of a journalist who hears their story firsthand, The Man Who Would Be King is a darkly compelling exploration of colonial arrogance, human ambition, and the fine line between myth and madness.
This classic novella, brought vividly to life in a new audio performance, remains as powerful and thought-provoking today as when it was first published in 1888.
Cover photo by Jose Manuel Gonzalez Lupiañez Photography: https://www.pexels.com/photo/lightning-bolt-over-a-dark-sky-with-trees-in-the-background-28103646/
Duration - 1h 25m.
Author - Rudyard Kipling.
Narrator - Evan Schmitt.
Published Date - Wednesday, 01 January 2025.
Copyright - © 1888 A.H. Wheeler and Company ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
In this gripping tale of ambition, hubris, and imperial adventure, Rudyard Kipling takes us deep into the heart of 19th-century British India — and beyond, to the remote and mysterious land of Kafiristan. When two bold and cunning ex-soldiers, Daniel Dravot and Peachey Carnehan, hatch a plan to become kings of an isolated region untouched by Western influence, they embark on a journey as daring as it is reckless. What begins as a quest for power and riches quickly becomes something far more dangerous, as legend, belief, and identity collide. Told through the eyes of a journalist who hears their story firsthand, The Man Who Would Be King is a darkly compelling exploration of colonial arrogance, human ambition, and the fine line between myth and madness. This classic novella, brought vividly to life in a new audio performance, remains as powerful and thought-provoking today as when it was first published in 1888. Cover photo by Jose Manuel Gonzalez Lupiañez Photography: https://www.pexels.com/photo/lightning-bolt-over-a-dark-sky-with-trees-in-the-background-28103646/ Duration - 1h 25m. Author - Rudyard Kipling. Narrator - Evan Schmitt. Published Date - Wednesday, 01 January 2025. Copyright - © 1888 A.H. Wheeler and Company ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:08
The Man Who Would Be King
Duration:01:24:36
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:25