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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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25 works found:

Tales

A Priest in Spite of Himself
Brother Square-Toes
Bubbling Well Road
Jews in Shushan
Lispeth
Old Men at Pevensey
On Greenhow Hill
The Church that was at Antioch
The Conversion of St. Wilfrid
The Eye of Allah
The Finances of the Gods
The Head of the District
The Incarnation of Krishna Mulvaney
The Judgement of Dungara
The Legs of Sister Ursula
The Man Who Would Be King
The Manner of Men
The Mark of the Beast
The Miracle of Purun Bhagat
The Miracle of Saint Jubanus
The Potted Princess
The Record of Badalia Herodsfoot
The Shadow of His Hand
The Tree of Justice
Weland’s Sword
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