Kipling’s ‘The Eyes of Asia’
To mark the release of a new centennial edition of ‘The Eyes of Asia’, Charles Allen will explore Kipling’s fascinating collection of ‘letters’ telling the story of four Indian soldiers - a veteran Rajput, a convalescing Sikh, a Muslim Pathan sharpshooter and a Punjabi Muslim cavalryman - as they confronted the horrors of the First World War.
Through unofficial access to translations of scores of intercepted Indian Army letters, Kipling gained an intimate understanding of the plight of men long neglected in Western literature. To Kipling, they were unsung heroes whose sacrifices had made a decisive impact on the British war effort.
Delicious Indian refreshments will be provided.
Suitable for
16-17
18+
Admission
Free, booking is recommended
Website
https://tickets.nam.ac.uk/performances.php?eventId=413:123
Exhibitions and events from this museum
The World's Army – Empire, Commonwealth and Dominion Soldiers
Explore the lives of people from around the world involved in the First and...
Victorian Soldier Action Zone
Are you a drummer boy, an infantryman or a cavalry officer? Find out in the...
Korea 1950 – 53: The Cold War's Hot War
Examine the role of the British Army during the first and only UN war to date....
The Making of Britain Display
Investigate the Army's role in creating and defending the nation state of Great...
Activities from this museum
We don't have anything to show you here.
