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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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20 works found:

Tales

A Doctor of Medicine
A Germ-Destroyer
Brother Square-Toes
By Word of Mouth
Dayspring Mishandled
In the Same Boat
Marklake Witches
My Sunday at Home
Surgical and Medical
The Enlightenments of Pagett, M.P.
The Legs of Sister Ursula
The Phantom Rickshaw
The Story of Muhammad Din
The Tender Achilles
The Tomb of His Ancestors
The Wandering Jew
The Way that He Took
The Wish House
Unprofessional
With Number Three
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