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 Project Gutenberg 2021-03-28 Public domain in the USA. 171 Kipling, Rudyard 1865 1936 Kipling, R. (Rudyard) Kipling, Joseph Rudyard Savine, Albert 1859 1927 Savine, Alberto The city of dreadful night. French La cité de l'épouvantable nuit Préface -- Une cité de la vie réelle -- Les réflexions d'un sauvage -- L'assemblée des Dieux -- Sur les rives du Hughli -- Avec la police de Calcutta -- Chez les Iniquités -- Plus bas, toujours plus bas -- Au sujet de Lucia -- De Calcutta à Hong-Kong. Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) "La cité de l'épouvantable nuit" by Rudyard Kipling is a collection of travel anecdotes written in the late 19th century. The narrative explores two of Kipling's journeys, primarily focusing on his experiences in the chaotic city of Calcutta, described as a blend of fascination and horror. Through vivid descriptions and insights, the book delves into the complexities of colonial life in India, portraying the stark contrasts between the lives of British residents and the local populace. The opening of the narrative introduces the reader to the atmosphere of Calcutta, weaving a tapestry of sensory experiences that evoke both intrigue and discomfort. Kipling's depiction of the city is filled with contrasts, from the bustling activity of the streets to the pervasive and unpleasant odors that characterize its environment. His reflections touch on themes of nostalgia, displacement, and cultural critique, particularly as he shares his observations on the challenges faced by both the local inhabitants and the British expatriates. The tone blends humor with a critical lens, creating a complex picture of life in this colonial city, setting the stage for deeper explorations in Kipling's subsequent anecdotes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. fr Kolkata (India) -- Social life and customs DS PR Text Category: Travel Writing Category: British Literature 382845 2025-07-25T14:10:57.700718 text/html 362569 2024-10-18T12:30:23 text/html 266364 2025-07-25T14:11:04.044662 application/epub+zip 265837 2025-07-25T14:10:58.700679 application/epub+zip 226983 2025-07-25T14:10:58.165651 application/epub+zip 380414 2025-07-25T14:11:07.996603 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 357493 2025-07-25T14:11:03.598663 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 318742 2022-09-29T08:34:00.927285 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 346787 2025-07-25T14:10:56.602708 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 326783 2024-10-18T12:30:23 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17702 2025-07-25T14:11:08.163646 application/rdf+xml 19537 2025-07-25T14:10:58.278667 image/jpeg 3239 2025-07-25T14:10:58.223663 image/jpeg 229448 2025-07-25T14:10:57.739785 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia