The Wish House and Other Stories

This collection showcases Rudyard Kipling's diverse storytelling and poetic talents, featuring notable works like "The Man Who Would Be King" and "In the House of Suddhoo." Selected by poet Craig Raine, the anthology highlights Kipling's complexity as a writer, blending themes of adventure, colonialism, and human experience. Raine emphasizes the need to reevaluate Kipling's significant contributions to literature, making this collection essential for both admirers and new readers seeking to understand his legacy.