Ep. 1172, The Phantom Rickshaw, by Rudyard Kipling VINTAGE
Summary
This episode features a reading of Rudyard Kipling’s short story, "The Phantom Rickshaw." The narrative follows Jack Pansy, a British civil servant in Simla, who is tormented by the recurring apparition of a deceased woman he once cruelly rejected. As the ghostly rickshaw haunts his daily life, Pansy’s mental state deteriorates, leading to the loss of his new engagement and his social standing. The story explores themes of guilt, obsession, and the psychological impact of past sins within the colonial Indian setting.
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