The Light Went Out

Rudyard Kipling — an English writer, poet, and journalist, one of the most famous authors of the Victorian era.
In 1907, Kipling became the first English-language writer to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature. His work has influenced 20th-century writers such... as George Orwell and Graham Greene.
Kipling remains relevant due to his deep plots, vivid language, and ability to tell stories in which everyone can find something important for themselves.

"The Light Went Out" — is Rudyard Kipling's first novel, in which he addresses themes of loneliness, unrequited love, and the tragedy of a creative personality. This is one of the writer's most profound works, characterized by a realistic style and psychological depth — it is a story about how dreams collide with harsh reality, and talent does not always bring happiness.