KIPLING, RudyardBiblio.com
Kipling, RudyardBiblio.com
Lippincott’s Monthly Magazine: The Light That Failed.
1891réf. 152559London: Ward Lock and Co. 1891. The January 1891 issue of Lippincott's Monthly Magazine containing the first appearance of Kipling's early novel The Light That Failed. Octavo original wrappers front wrapper detached. In good condition with chipping edge loss and fraying to the fragile printed wrappers. Written when Rudyard Kipling was 26 years old The Light That Failed is semi-autobiographical being based upon his own unrequited love for Florence Garrard. Most of the novel is set in London but many important events throughout the story occur in Sudan and Port Said. It follows the life of Dick Heldar an artist and painter who goes blind and his unrequited love for his childhood playmate Maisie. Though it was poorly received by critics the novel has remained in print for over a century. It was also adapted into a play two silent films and a drama film. Ward, Lock, and Co. unknown
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