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The Phantom 'Rickshaw, and Other Ghost Stories - Annotated & Illustrated Edition
THE PHANTOM 'RICKSHAW, AND OTHER GHOST STORIES (Annotated & Illustrated Edition)
By Rudyard Kipling
Annotated & Illustrated by Ralph Don
Journey to the eerie, unsettling borderlands between the real and the supernatural with one of the greatest masters of short fiction. Now presented in an annotated and illustrated edition, The Phantom 'Rickshaw, and Other Ghost Stories is Rudyard Kipling's haunting collection, a mesmerizing blend of psychological horror and atmospheric suspense set against the vivid backdrop of colonial India.
The title story is a masterclass in psychological dread, where a man is relentlessly haunted by a phantom rickshaw and the ghost of a woman he betrayed, revealing how the past can become a terrifying present. The other tales are just as compelling, ranging from the chilling surrealism of "The Strange Ride of Morrowbie Jukes" to the deeply ironic and philosophical adventure of "The Man Who Would Be King." Kipling’s stories are not just about specters; they are rich with cultural detail, exploring themes of guilt, obsession, and the moral complexities of the human mind. His prose creates a slow, creeping atmosphere of dread that relies not on cheap scares, but on the power of suggestion and the lingering questions his characters must face.
This classic collection
Masterful Psychological Experience ghost stories where the haunting is as much a product of the narrator’s psyche as it is a supernatural event.
Atmospheric Kipling’s writing immerses you in the heat, dust, and mystique of colonial India, creating an unsettling atmosphere that feels both real and otherworldly.
A Blend of From the chilling psychological horror of the title story to the ironic, philosophical adventure of "The Man Who Would Be King," this collection offers a rich variety of literary experiences.
Rich Historical and Cultural The stories reflect the tensions of the colonial era, exploring the clash between East and West, belief and skepticism, and the lingering echoes of the past.
The Phantom 'Rickshaw, and Other Ghost Stories is an essential read for anyone who appreciates classic horror that is intelligent, atmospheric, and deeply unsettling.
This Annotated & Illustrated Edition is designed to guide and enrich your reading experience.
This edition
The complete original text of all five classic stories.
Stunning original full-page illustrations that vividly bring to life the eerie settings and psychological intensity of Kipling's tales.
A clean, elegant layout designed for an immersive reading experience.
A comprehensive "Why You Should Read The Phantom 'Rickshaw..." along with an in-depth Biography of Rudyard Kipling, providing crucial context on the author’s life and the cultural influences on his work.
A rich Glossary to clarify archaic terms, Indian words, and historical references, ensuring a richer and more accessible understanding.
By Rudyard Kipling
Annotated & Illustrated by Ralph Don
Journey to the eerie, unsettling borderlands between the real and the supernatural with one of the greatest masters of short fiction. Now presented in an annotated and illustrated edition, The Phantom 'Rickshaw, and Other Ghost Stories is Rudyard Kipling's haunting collection, a mesmerizing blend of psychological horror and atmospheric suspense set against the vivid backdrop of colonial India.
The title story is a masterclass in psychological dread, where a man is relentlessly haunted by a phantom rickshaw and the ghost of a woman he betrayed, revealing how the past can become a terrifying present. The other tales are just as compelling, ranging from the chilling surrealism of "The Strange Ride of Morrowbie Jukes" to the deeply ironic and philosophical adventure of "The Man Who Would Be King." Kipling’s stories are not just about specters; they are rich with cultural detail, exploring themes of guilt, obsession, and the moral complexities of the human mind. His prose creates a slow, creeping atmosphere of dread that relies not on cheap scares, but on the power of suggestion and the lingering questions his characters must face.
This classic collection
Masterful Psychological Experience ghost stories where the haunting is as much a product of the narrator’s psyche as it is a supernatural event.
Atmospheric Kipling’s writing immerses you in the heat, dust, and mystique of colonial India, creating an unsettling atmosphere that feels both real and otherworldly.
A Blend of From the chilling psychological horror of the title story to the ironic, philosophical adventure of "The Man Who Would Be King," this collection offers a rich variety of literary experiences.
Rich Historical and Cultural The stories reflect the tensions of the colonial era, exploring the clash between East and West, belief and skepticism, and the lingering echoes of the past.
The Phantom 'Rickshaw, and Other Ghost Stories is an essential read for anyone who appreciates classic horror that is intelligent, atmospheric, and deeply unsettling.
This Annotated & Illustrated Edition is designed to guide and enrich your reading experience.
This edition
The complete original text of all five classic stories.
Stunning original full-page illustrations that vividly bring to life the eerie settings and psychological intensity of Kipling's tales.
A clean, elegant layout designed for an immersive reading experience.
A comprehensive "Why You Should Read The Phantom 'Rickshaw..." along with an in-depth Biography of Rudyard Kipling, providing crucial context on the author’s life and the cultural influences on his work.
A rich Glossary to clarify archaic terms, Indian words, and historical references, ensuring a richer and more accessible understanding.
159 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 14, 2025
About the author
Rudyard Kipling
7,016 books3,643 followersJoseph Rudyard Kipling was a journalist, short-story writer, poet, and novelist.
Kipling's works of fiction include The Jungle Book (1894), Kim (1901), and many short stories, including The Man Who Would Be King (1888). His poems include Mandalay (1890), Gunga Din (1890), The Gods of the Copybook Headings (1919), The White Man's Burden (1899), and If— (1910). He is regarded as a major innovator in the art of the short story; his children's books are classics of children's literature; and one critic described his work as exhibiting "a versatile and luminous narrative gift".
Kipling was one of the most popular writers in the United Kingdom, in both prose and verse, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Henry James said: "Kipling strikes me personally as the most complete man of genius (as distinct from fine intelligence) that I have ever known." In 1907, at the age of 41, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, making him the first English-language writer to receive the prize, and its youngest recipient to date. He was also sounded out for the British Poet Laureateship and on several occasions for a knighthood, both of which he declined.
Awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1907 "in consideration of the power of observation, originality of imagination, virility of ideas and remarkable talent for narration which characterize the creations of this world-famous author."
Kipling kept writing until the early 1930s, but at a slower pace and with much less success than before. On the night of 12 January 1936, Kipling suffered a haemorrhage in his small intestine. He underwent surgery, but died less than a week later on 18 January 1936 at the age of 70 of a perforated duodenal ulcer. Kipling's death had in fact previously been incorrectly announced in a magazine, to which he wrote, "I've just read that I am dead. Don't forget to delete me from your list of subscribers."
Kipling's works of fiction include The Jungle Book (1894), Kim (1901), and many short stories, including The Man Who Would Be King (1888). His poems include Mandalay (1890), Gunga Din (1890), The Gods of the Copybook Headings (1919), The White Man's Burden (1899), and If— (1910). He is regarded as a major innovator in the art of the short story; his children's books are classics of children's literature; and one critic described his work as exhibiting "a versatile and luminous narrative gift".
Kipling was one of the most popular writers in the United Kingdom, in both prose and verse, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Henry James said: "Kipling strikes me personally as the most complete man of genius (as distinct from fine intelligence) that I have ever known." In 1907, at the age of 41, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, making him the first English-language writer to receive the prize, and its youngest recipient to date. He was also sounded out for the British Poet Laureateship and on several occasions for a knighthood, both of which he declined.
Awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1907 "in consideration of the power of observation, originality of imagination, virility of ideas and remarkable talent for narration which characterize the creations of this world-famous author."
Kipling kept writing until the early 1930s, but at a slower pace and with much less success than before. On the night of 12 January 1936, Kipling suffered a haemorrhage in his small intestine. He underwent surgery, but died less than a week later on 18 January 1936 at the age of 70 of a perforated duodenal ulcer. Kipling's death had in fact previously been incorrectly announced in a magazine, to which he wrote, "I've just read that I am dead. Don't forget to delete me from your list of subscribers."
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