The man who would be king, and other stories

Winner of the Noble Prize for literature in 1907, Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) drew upon his experiences in Anglo-Indian Society for much of his writing. This volume presents five of Kipling's best early stories, including "The Phantom 'Rickshaw, " a psychological thriller; "Wee Willie Winkie, " a delightful display of love for children; "Without Benefit of Clergy, " the poignant story of an Englishman's affair with an Islamic woman; "The Strange Ride of Morrowbie Jukes; " and the celebrated title story.