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Themes in Kipling's works

The lists below enable you to search for works that express a particular theme, are set in a particular place, refer to particular people or animals, or include other specific references.

To search select a particular theme or themes by checking its box. If you select more than one the system will only bring back those tales that refer to ALL those selected. When you are ready click the ‘Search’ button below.

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15 works found:

Tales

A Priest in Spite of Himself
A Smoke of Manila
In Ambush
In the Interests of the Brethren
It!
Of Those Called
Surgical and Medical
The Betrayal of Confidences
The Comprehension of Private Copper
The Mark of the Beast
The New Dispensation—II
The Three Young Men
To be Filed for Reference
Wireless
With Number Three
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