Rudyard Kipling's Kim: "There is no sin so great as ignorance. Remember this."

Set in late nineteenth-century India, the story follows an orphaned boy named Kim, who navigates life on the streets of Lahore. Despite his British heritage, he immerses himself in Indian culture, mastering local customs. His journey takes a pivotal turn when he becomes a disciple of a Tibetan Lama, embarking on spiritual adventures. However, his identity is revealed, leading him to formal education and expectations to serve in the British government. The narrative explores the conflict between his duty in the Great Game and his spiritual quest, forcing Kim to choose between two divergent paths.