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With the Night Mail: Two Yarns About the Aerial Board of Control (The Radium Age Science Fiction Series),Used
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SHE: Do you like Kipling? HE: I don't know, I've never Kippled!' If you've never read Rudyard Kipling's science fiction, then you've never Kippled.Having achieved international fame with The Jungle Book, Captains Courageous, Kim, and his Just So Stories, in 1905 Kipling serialized a thrilling science fiction novella, With the Night Mail: A Story of 2000 A.D, in which the reader learns while following the exploits of an intercontinental mail dirigible battling foul weather about a planetwide Aerial Board of Control, which enforces a rigid system of command and control not only in the skies (which are increasingly crowded with every manner of zeppelin) but in world affairs too.Kipling got so excited by his own utopian vision that when the story first appeared in McClure's Magazine, it was accompanied by phony advertisements for dirigible and aeronautical products that he'd written, plus other ersatz magazine clippings. In one of these latter, we read that the Aerial Board of Control had effectively outlawed war in 1967 by 'reserving to every nation the right of waging war so long as it does not interfere with traffic and all that that implies.'This turns out to imply a great deal! In Kipling's 1912 followup story, 'As Easy As A.B.C.,' which is set 65 years after With the Night Mail, we learn just how complete the Aerial Board's control is over the social and economic affairs of every nation. When a mob of disgruntled 'Serviles' in the District of Northern Illinois demands the return of democracy, the A.B.C. sends a team of troubleshooters (from England, Russia, Japan, and Italy) and a fleet of 200 zeppelins to 'take such steps as might be necessary for the resumption of traffic and all that that implies.' Democracy, it seems, is an impediment to the smooth flow of international commerce so it was abolished during the 20th century, along with newspapers.What happens when the A.B.C. troubleshooters confront the democrats? Trouble!
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'With the Night Mail'? A: 'With the Night Mail' explores themes of control and governance, particularly through the lens of a fictional Aerial Board of Control that regulates air traffic and international affairs, suggesting a critique of democracy and commerce.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'With the Night Mail' is Rudyard Kipling, a renowned writer known for works like 'The Jungle Book' and 'Kim'.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: This edition of 'With the Night Mail' was published on May 22, 2012.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'With the Night Mail' have? A: 'With the Night Mail' has a total of 128 pages.
- Q: Is this book a new or used copy? A: This book is listed as a new copy.
- Q: What genre does 'With the Night Mail' belong to? A: 'With the Night Mail' is a work of science fiction, specifically categorized under the Radium Age Science Fiction series.
- Q: Does this book include illustrations or images? A: The product details do not specify any illustrations or images included within this edition of 'With the Night Mail'.
- Q: What is the significance of the Aerial Board of Control in the story? A: The Aerial Board of Control represents a futuristic governing body that exerts strict oversight over aerial traffic and international relations, raising questions about authority and freedom.
- Q: Is 'With the Night Mail' suitable for all ages? A: While 'With the Night Mail' is a classic piece of literature, it is advisable for readers to consider their familiarity with complex themes and language typical of Rudyard Kipling's writing.