1865-1936. English writer, born in India. His
stories for children include the Jungle Books
1894-1895, Stalky and Co 1899, and the Just
So Stories 1902. Other works include the
novel Kim 1901, the short story `His Gift',
poetry, and the unfinished autobiography
Something of Myself 1937. In his heyday he
enjoyed enormous popularity, and although
subsequently denigrated for alleged `jingoist
imperialism', his work is increasingly valued
for its complex characterization and subtle
moral viewpoints. Nobel prize 1907. Born in
Bombay, Kipling was educated at the United
Services College at Westward Ho!, England,
which provided the background for Stalky and
Co. He worked as a journalist in India
1882-89; during these years he wrote Plain
Tales from the Hills 1888, Soldiers Three
1890, Wee Willie Winkie 1890, and others.
Returning to London he published The Light
that Failed 1890 and Barrack-Room Ballads
1892. He lived largely in the USA 1892-96,
where he produced the two Jungle Books and
Captains Courageous 1897. Settling in Sussex,
SE England, he published Kim (set in India),
the Just So Stories, Puck of Pook's Hill
1906, and Rewards and Fairies 1910.