Project Gutenberg 2001-09-01 Public domain in the USA. 168 Kipling, Rudyard 1865 1936 Kipling, R. (Rudyard) Kipling, Joseph Rudyard Under the Deodars Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Under_the_Deodars The education of Otis Yeere -- At the pit's mouth -- A wayside comedy -- The hill of illusion -- A second-rate woman -- Only a subaltern -- In the matter of a private -- The enlightenments of Pagett, M.P. Produced by and Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger "Under the Deodars" by Rudyard Kipling is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. The stories are set in the picturesque backdrop of Simla, exploring themes of human relationships, social interactions, and the complexities of life in British India. The opening story, "The Education of Otis Yeere," introduces the character of Otis Yeere, a man who struggles with self-confidence and his place within the colonial society, as he becomes the subject of a social experiment led by the clever Mrs. Hauksbee. The opening of the collection sets the scene in Simla, where Mrs. Hauksbee entertains ideas of elevating the fortunes of Otis Yeere. The narrative begins with a reflection on failure and the nuances of social dynamics, as Mrs. Hauksbee speaks with her friend Mrs. Mallowe, presenting an engaging dialogue filled with wit and insight into the lives of expatriates. As Otis Yeere enters the storyline, we learn of his past struggles in the bureaucratic system of British India and his aspirations for success, which are now tied to Mrs. Hauksbee’s plans for him. Through lively exchanges and subtle social commentary, the opening portion of this work hints at the complex interplay of personal ambition and societal expectation, setting the stage for further developments in Yeere's character and fate. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. en India -- History -- British occupation, 1765-1947 -- Fiction Short stories, English PR Text Category: Short Stories Category: British Literature 313216 2025-07-02T04:24:43.570033 text/html 328128 2021-01-27T11:40:24 text/html 180387 2025-07-02T04:24:49.066072 application/epub+zip 183919 2025-07-02T04:24:45.289055 application/epub+zip 183918 2025-07-02T04:24:44.208040 application/epub+zip 322527 2025-07-02T04:24:51.937036 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 306916 2025-07-02T04:24:48.420036 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 284589 2022-09-02T06:12:37.638884 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 267837 2025-07-02T04:24:42.945088 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 267770 2016-10-07T10:45:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 261101 2009-01-08T13:41:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21192 2025-07-02T04:24:52.065002 application/rdf+xml 12416 2025-07-02T04:24:44.703012 image/jpeg 3241 2025-07-02T04:24:44.456015 image/jpeg 104202 2016-10-07T10:47:58 application/octet-stream application/zip 109782 2021-01-27T11:40:24 application/octet-stream application/zip 103289 2009-01-08T13:42:26 application/octet-stream application/zip 176951 2025-07-02T04:24:43.593041 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia