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Contains: / How The Whale Got His Throat / How The Camel Got His Hump / How The Rhinoceros Got His Skin / How The Leopard Got His Spots / The Elephants Child / The Sing-Song Of Old Man Kangaroo / The Beginning Of The Armadillos / How The First Letter Was Written / How The Alphabet Was Made / The Crab That Played With The Sea / The Cat That Walked By Himself / The Butterfly That Stamped

La historia comienza cuando un joven matrimonio pierde a su bebé en los bosques de la India mientras trataba de huir del ataque de Shere Khan (un enorme y feroz tigre de bengala y el villano principal del libro). El bebe aparece en la cueva de una manada de lobos, quienes lo salvan de las garras de Shere Khan. Raksha (la madre loba adoptiva) lo llama Mowgli. Como cualquier lobato, es instruido en la ley de la selva donde le enseñan los principales valores que debe de tener, de la amistad y, sobre todo, del trabajo en equipo.

Rudyard Kiplings The House Surgeon delves into the depths of human nature and societal expectations through the lens of a young doctors dilemma. Set in late 19th century England, the novella explores the complexities of class, duty, and personal ethics. Kiplings writing style is characterized by its precise language and keen observation of the human condition, making the narrative both engaging and thought-provoking. The story is a striking example of Victorian literature, capturing the eras societal norms and moral ambiguities. Rudyard Kipling, known for his award-winning works such as The Jungle Book, brings his expertise in storytelling to The House Surgeon by weaving together a tale that challenges readers to question their own beliefs and values. His background as a journalist and keen observer of the world informs the vivid descriptions and nuanced characters that populate the novella. I recommend The House Surgeon to readers who enjoy thought-provoking literature that explores timeless themes with subtle complexity and emotional depth.

Rudyard Kiplings Puck of Pooks Hill is a beautifully written collection of short stories that blend history, folklore, and imagination. The book follows Puck, an ancient woodland sprite, as he narrates tales of Englands past to two children. Kiplings writing style is magical, transporting readers to a mystical world where historical figures like Caesar and Alfred the Great come to life through vivid storytelling. The literary context of Puck of Pooks Hill showcases Kiplings prowess in merging the realms of reality and fantasy with a touch of moral lessons and national pride. The book is a unique blend of adventure, history, and fantasy that captivates readers of all ages.

Rudyard Kiplings The Finest Story in the World is a masterful example of his storytelling prowess, blending elements of adventure, mystery, and introspection. Set against the backdrop of colonial India, the book follows the journey of a disillusioned writer who stumbles upon a manuscript that changes his life forever. Kiplings rich prose and vivid descriptions immerse readers in a world of exotic landscapes and complex characters, making it a compelling read for fans of classic literature. The narrative unfolds with a sense of mystery and intrigue, keeping readers on the edge of their seats until the final revelation. Kiplings exploration of universal themes such as identity, ambition, and the power of storytelling elevates the book to a timeless work of fiction.

Rudyard Kiplings "Wee Willie Winkie, and Other Stories" is a masterful collection that encapsulates the rich tapestry of life in British colonial India through a series of vivid, character-driven tales. With brevity and precision, Kipling employs a distinctive narrative style marked by playful language, local dialects, and deep psychological insight, all while revealing the complexities of colonial relationships and cultural nuances. The stories range from the whimsical to the poignant, often featuring children and their interactions in a world caught between British imperialism and Indian tradition, thus providing a nuanced perspective on colonial life and its inherent contradictions. Kipling, a product of his time, spent his formative years in India, which significantly shaped his worldview and literary voice. His experiences, along with the prevailing sociopolitical sentiments of the late 19th century, inspire a blend of affection, irony, and critique in his portrayal of imperial subjects. His ability to weave personal and political narratives reflects his dual identity as both an observer and participant in British colonial culture. Readers seeking an engaging exploration of colonial themes, rich character development, and cultural commentary will find "Wee Willie Winkie, and Other Stories" an invaluable addition to their literary collection. Kiplings insightful storytelling and deft character portrayals offer timeless reflections on innocence, responsibility, and the complexities of the human experience.

Rudyard Kiplings poignant short story "Without Benefit of Clergy" delves into the complexities of love, societal norms, and cultural dislocation through the lens of colonial India. Written in a naturalistic style, the narrative unfolds within a vibrant yet troubled backdrop, examining the struggles of an Anglo-Indian couple grappling with their identities and societal expectations. KiplingAos prose is rich in sensory detail, reflecting the tumultuous interactions and emotional depths of his characters, ultimately illuminating the conflicts between personal desire and imposed moral frameworks. Kipling, an influential figure of the late Victorian era, experienced the intricacies of colonial life firsthand. His diverse upbringing in India and subsequent return to England provided him unique insights into the cultural intersections of the East and West. These experiences informed his exploration of themes such as identity, belonging, and social justice, all of which permeate this work and resonate with the uncertainties of the time. "Without Benefit of Clergy" is a must-read for those interested in colonial literature, cultural studies, and the exploration of human emotions in the face of societal constraints. KiplingAos exquisite narrative invites readers to engage with profound questions about love and sacrifice, making it a timeless piece that speaks to enduring human experiences.

With A to Z Classics, discover or rediscover all the classics of literature.Contains Active Table of Contents (HTML)This book contains the Complete Works of Rudyard KiplingActions and Reactions 1909American Notes 1891Barrack-Room Ballads 1892The Bridge-Builders 1889"Captains Courageous" 1896The Days Work - Part I 1898Departmental Ditties and Barrack Room Ballads 1886A Diversity of Creatures 1917The Eyes of Asia 1917France At War 1917Indian Tales 1898The Jungle Book 1894Just So Stories 1902Kim 1902The Kipling Reader 1900Letters of Travel (1892-1913) 1899Lifes Handicap 1891The Light That Failed 1891The Man Who Would Be King 1888The Phantom Rickshaw and Other Ghost Stories 1888Plain Tales from the Hills 1888Puck of Pooks Hill 1906Rewards and Fairies 1910Sea Warfare 1916The Second Jungle Book 1895The Seven Seas 1896Soldiers Three 1888Soldiers Three [Stories] Part II 1888Soldier Stories 1888Songs from Books 1912Stalky & Co. 1899The Story of the Gadsby 1888Traffics and Discoveries 1904Under the Deodars 1888Verses 1889-1896With The Night Mail 1909The Years Between 1919

Rudyard Kiplings "The Eyes of Asia" takes the reader on a remarkable journey of discovery into the heart and soul of four soldiers of the Indian Army who fought for King and the British Empire in the First World War.First published in 1918, "The Eyes of Asia" contains four letters purporting to be written to relations or friends at home in India by soldiers of the Indian Army (part of the normal British Forces in that country down to 1947) at the time of World War I, 1914-18. They were on active service in Europe and Africa, 1915-18.The articles forming "The Eyes of Asia" appeared in the American Saturday Evening Post in six parts over the month of May and the beginning of June 1917 and were published in book form in 1918."The Eyes of Asia" consists of four stories that read as letters home from soldiers from India and the North-West Frontier, which take place in 1915 and 1916. A Retired Gentleman and The Fumes of the Heart are both fictionalized letters written from the perspective of wounded Indian soldiers, a Rajput and a Sikh, to their families. The second is cast as a dictated letter from a Sikh soldier to his brother and has dramatic asides and digressions from the injured soldier punctuating the text. As for the remaining two stories, The Private Account is presented as a scene showing an Afghan family reading and responding to a letter from their son on the Western Front, and the final story, A Trooper of Horse, takes the form of a letter from an unwounded Muslim soldier in France to his mother.

In "In the Interests of the Brethren," Rudyard Kipling delves into the intricate web of colonial politics and the moral complexities that underpin the imperial experience. Set against the backdrop of the British Empire, the narrative employs Kiplings hallmark prose style, rich with vivid imagery and nuanced character development. The story unfolds through a lens of irony and dark humor, reflecting the tensions between duty and personal conscience, while also addressing the interplay of loyalty and betrayal within a colonial context. This text engages with themes of identity, community, and the ethical dilemmas faced by individuals caught in the machinery of empire. Rudyard Kipling, born in India and raised within the imperial milieu, carries a unique perspective that shapes his literary works. His early experiences in a colonial setting profoundly influenced his exploration of the British Empires impact on both colonizers and the colonized. Kiplings engagement with the moral questions of empire, informed by his experiences and observations, lends authenticity to his narrative and makes his characters dilemmas resonate on multiple levels. Readers seeking a profound examination of colonial values and human psychology will find Kiplings work both thought-provoking and relevant. "In the Interests of the Brethren" is not merely a story about imperialism but a poignant reflection on loyalty and the ethical stakes involved in cultural encounters. This book is recommended for those interested in literature that challenges simplistic notions of colonial power and invites deeper reflection on the human condition.

In "The Village That Voted the Earth Was Flat," Rudyard Kipling presents a satirical exploration of the deep-seated convictions that underlie collective belief systems. Set in a fictional, insular village, the narrative employs Kiplings signature blend of humor and pointed social commentary, reflecting Victorian-era sensibilities. The stylistic choices, characterized by sharp dialogue and vivid imagery, effectively underscore themes of ignorance, conformity, and the absurdity of dogma. The story serves as an allegory for the broader disjunction between reason and folly, a hallmark of Kiplings oeuvre amidst the precipitating modern debates on science and tradition. Rudyard Kipling, a Nobel Prize-winning author renowned for his vivid storytelling and deep insights into human nature, was shaped by his diverse upbringing in colonial India and his later experiences in England. These cultural dichotomies provided Kipling with a rich tapestry of material to explore the intersections of belief and reality, prompting him to examine how communities form their collective identities in often irrational ways. His own navigations between cultures reflect the nuanced sensibilities displayed throughout this tale. This engaging narrative is a must-read for anyone interested in the dynamics of belief and societal consensus. Kiplings adept use of satire will not only provoke thought but also entertain, making it an essential addition to the library of those who appreciate the complexities of human perception and the folly that can arise within tightly-knit societies.

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This carefully crafted ebook: "Complete Novels of Rudyard Kipling: The Light That Failed + Captain Courageous: A Story of the Grand Banks + Kim + The Naulahka: A Story of West and East (Illustrated)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents."Stalky & Co." is a novel about adolescent boys at a British boarding school. Reflecting its origins, the novel is episodic in nature, with self-contained chapters. It is set at an unnamed school referred to as the College or the Coll., which is based on the United Services College in Devon, which Kipling attended. The character Beetle, one of the main trio, is partly based on Kipling himself, while the charismatic character Stalky is based on Lionel Dunsterville, MTurk is based on George Charles Beresford and Mr King is based on William Carr Crofts."Kim" is and adventure novel about the orphaned son of an Irish soldier and a poor Irish mother who have both died in poverty. Living a vagabond existence in India under British rule in the late 19th century, Kim earns his living by begging and running small errands on the streets of Lahore."Captains Courageous" follows the adventures of fifteen-year-old Harvey Cheyne Jr., the spoiled son of a railroad tycoon, after he is saved from drowning by a Portuguese fisherman in the north Atlantic. "The Light That Failed" is a psychological novel. Most of the novel is set in London, but many important events throughout the story occur in Sudan or India. The Light that Failed follows the life of Dick Heldar, a painter who goes blind. "Naulahka: A Story of East and West", is an adventure novels, the story of a priceless Indian jewel.Joseph Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was an English short-story writer, poet, and novelist. He wrote tales and poems of British soldiers in India and stories for children.

This carefully crafted ebook: "Collected Works of Rudyard Kipling (Illustrated)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.Table of Contents:Novels:The Light That FailedCaptain Courageous: A Story of the Grand BanksKimThe Naulahka: A Story of West and EastStalky and Co.Short Story Collections:The City of Dreadful NightPlain Tales from the HillsSoldiers Three (The Story of the Gadsbys)Soldiers Three - Part IIThe Phantom Rickshaw and Other Ghost StoriesUnder the DeodarsWee Willie WinkieLifes HandicapMany InventionsThe Jungle BookThe Second Jungle BookThe Days WorkJust So StoriesTraffics and DiscoveriesPuck of Pooks HillActions and ReactionsAbaft the FunnelRewards and FairiesThe Eyes of AsiaA Diversity of CreaturesPoetry Collections:Departmental DittiesBallads and Barrack-Room BalladsThe Seven SeasAn Almanac of Twelve SportsThe Five NationsSongs from BooksThe Years BetweenHow Shakespeare Came to Write the TempestMilitary Collections:A Fleet in BeingFrance at WarThe New Army in TrainingSea WarfareThe War in the MountainsThe Graves of the FallenTravel CollectionsAmerican NotesFrom Sea to SeaLetters of Travel: 1892 - 1913Joseph Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was an English short-story writer, poet, and novelist. He wrote tales and poems of British soldiers in India and stories for children. He is regarded as a major innovator in the art of the short story; his childrens books are classics of childrens literature; and one critic described his work as exhibiting "a versatile and luminous narrative gift".

This carefully crafted ebook: "Complete Short Stories of Rudyard Kipling: 25 Illustrated Collections" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.Short Story Collections:The City of Dreadful NightPlain Tales from the HillsThe Story of the GadsbysSoldiers ThreeThe Phantom Rickshaw and Other Ghost StoriesUnder the DeodarsWee Willie WinkieLifes HandicapMany InventionsThe Jungle BookThe Second Jungle BookThe Days WorkStalky and Co.Just So StoriesTraffics and DiscoveriesPuck of Pooks HillActions and ReactionsAbaft the FunnelRewards and FairiesThe Eyes of AsiaA Diversity of CreaturesLand and Sea TalesDebits and CreditsThy Servant a DogLimits and RenewalsJoseph Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was an English short-story writer, poet, and novelist. He wrote tales and poems of British soldiers in India and stories for children. He is regarded as a major innovator in the art of the short story; his childrens books are classics of childrens literature; and one critic described his work as exhibiting "a versatile and luminous narrative gift".

This carefully crafted ebook: "Kim (Adventure Classic) - Illustrated Edition" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.Kim (Kimball OHara) is the orphaned son of an Irish soldier and a poor Irish mother who have both died in poverty. Living a vagabond existence in India under British rule in the late 19th century, Kim earns his living by begging and running small errands on the streets of Lahore. He occasionally works for Mahbub Ali, a Pashtun horse trader who is one of the native operatives of the British secret service. Kim is so immersed in the local culture, few realise he is a white child, though he carries a packet of documents from his father entrusted to him by an Indian woman who cared for him. The story unfolds against the backdrop of The Great Game, the political conflict between Russia and Britain in Central Asia. It is set after the Second Afghan War which ended in 1881, but before the Third, probably in the period 1893 to 1898. The novel is notable for its detailed portrait of the people, culture, and varied religions of India. "The book presents a vivid picture of India, its teeming populations, religions, and superstitions, and the life of the bazaars and the road."Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was an English short-story writer, poet, and novelist. He wrote tales and poems of British soldiers in India and stories for children. He is regarded as a major innovator in the art of the short story; his childrens books are classics of childrens literature; and one critic described his work as exhibiting "a versatile and luminous narrative gift".

In "The Phantom Rickshaw," Rudyard Kipling artfully weaves a collection of stories that delve into the complex interplay between reality and illusion, set against the backdrop of British colonial India. Rich in descriptive language and imbued with Kiplings characteristic wit, these tales explore the experiences of soldiers, civilians, and the spectral forces haunting the streets of Lahore. Each narrative offers a unique lens on the socio-political landscapes of the time, reflecting both the allure and horror of colonial life, as well as the psychological intricacies of its protagonists, ultimately blurring the lines between the tangible and the supernatural. Kipling, born in Bombay in 1865 and raised in England, returned to India as a journalist and writer, deeply influenced by the colonial environment that shaped his youth. His insider perspective on life in India, combined with his early exposure to storytelling, informs the haunting and evocative nature of this collection. Kiplings own encounters with both the glamorous and grim aspects of life in the East provide a poignant backdrop for exploring themes of isolation, fear, and the unseen forces that govern existence. A captivating read for enthusiasts of colonial literature and ghost stories alike, "The Phantom Rickshaw" invites readers to traverse the intricate web of human emotion and the supernatural. KiplingAos masterful storytelling will resonate with those interested in exploring the psychological depths of his characters and the uncanny experiences that arise in the shadows of imperialism. This collection is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of the human psyche during an era of profound transformation.