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Un ragazzino gioca seduto a cavalcioni su un gigantesco cannone: e Kim, altrimenti noto come il "Piccolo Amico di tutto il Mondo"; orfano di un sergente irlandese, cresciuto come un monello indiano, Kim e sotto la protezione di due numi tutelari. Il ragazzo gioca per il gusto di giocare e viaggia per il gusto di viaggiare e si mette in marcia lungo la Grand Trunk Road, fiumana di vita che percorre millecinquecento miglia da Bombay a Benares a Peshawur, dando cosi avvio a una scorribanda picara che e insieme un pellegrinaggio religioso.

Classic / British English Three stories, three ghosts. A young woman marries an older man. His first wife is dead. Or is she ...? Why does a dead man walk through his house each night? An old woman has a house with a tower. Why does she visit a young man in his dreams?

Mowgli es un niño que llega a la jungla luego de que un viejo tigre asesine a sus padres. Es un niño que crece en la selva y es criado por una pareja de lobos, con quienes aprende a adaptarse a las l

La obra maestra de Kipling y una de las grandes narraciones de todos los tiempos.

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.In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:- A succinct Introduction situates the works timeless appeal and themes.- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the eras events and influences that shaped the writing.- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the authors life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the works messages, connecting them to modern life.- Handpicked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

First published in 1897, "Captains Courageous" is another brilliant story and a maritime adventure created by the very versatile Rudyard Kipling."Captains Courageous" tells the story of a 15-year-old boy named Harvey Cheyne Jr., the spoiled son of a wealthy railroad tycoon. He is on an ocean liner bound for Europe when he falls overboard and is rescued by a group of cod fisherman off the coast of Newfoundland. Harvey tries to get the fisherman to take him back to port, but they refuse to do it. He also tells them that he is wealthy and his father will pay for the trip back, but the fisherman dont believe him. When Harvey accuses the captain, Disko Troop, of taking his money, the captain makes Harvey join the crew and work as a fisherman for the remainder of their trip.The story focuses on Harveys personal transformation from the arrogant, pampered son of a millionaire to an admirable young man who has learned the values of hard work, simple living, and self-reliance.

What do you think shed do if she caught us? We oughtnt to have it, you know, said Maisie.Beat me, and lock you up in your bedroom, Dick answered, without hesitation. Have you got the cartridges?Yes; theyre in my pocket, but they are joggling horribly. Do pin-fire cartridges go off of their own accord?Dont know. Take the revolver, if you are afraid, and let me carry them.Im not afraid. Maisie strode forward swiftly, a hand in her pocket and her chin in the air. Dick followed with a small pin-fire revolver.

• El gato que caminaba solo• El jardinero• Georgie Porgie• La Casa de los Deseos• Rikki-tikki-taviJoseph Rudyard Kipling fue un escritor y poeta británico nacido en la India. Autor de relatos, cuento

El libro de la selva consiste en una serie de relatos y canciones donde todos los personajes se plantean o se resisten a la siguiente pregunta ¿cómo vivir juntos? El discurso de los animales y de los hombres se funde al modo de un mundo de fabulas pero con nuevos sentidos, que dan paso a un renovado relato. Se trata del relato de un mundo con una ley propia, que es igualmente obedecida y rechazada, y que el narrador de este libro llamara "la ley de la selva". Rudyard Kipling es, segun George Orwell, un vocero optimista del imperialismo britanico y de la historia no oficial de la Armada britanica, pero ademas su testimonio es casi la unica muestra literaria de la "Anglo-India". Kipling nos acerca, entonces, ademas de una serie de narraciones de intensidad literaria, un registro de gran cantidad de hechos que, de otra forma, habria que buscar en la tradicion oral o en las ya irrecuperables historias de regimientos.

Rudyard Kipling nació en Bombay en 1865. Era hijo del último conservador del Museo de Lahore. En 1871 fue enviado a Inglaterra para que continuara su educación, viviendo aislado y triste junto a la familia que le acogia. Vivio en Londres durante 11 años y regreso a la India en 1882. Alli trabajo como periodista, desarrollando en estos años su formacion como escritor. Sus experiencias en la India le servirian como base de muchos de sus relatos sobre los ambientes y la vida en la India colonial. Los abundantes cuentos y articulos periodisticos que escribio llegaron a Inglaterra antes que el y a su regreso se encontro convertido en una celebridad. En la ultima parte de su vida, fue colmado de honores. En 1907 le concedieron el Premio Nobel de Literatura. Murio en Londres en 1936. Los cuentos que hemos seleccionado para este libro corresponden a sus dos grandes experiencias vitales. Wee Willie Winlie refleja la exhaltacion de la vida militar en la India y los valores de virilidad a los que era tan afecto. Una opinion retrata, de forma cruel y despiadada, tanto a la sociedad inglesa de la epoca como la mentalidad que Kipling veia en los subditos de las colonias. Arroyo Amigo es un retrato de la vida rural inglesa, donde un hecho criminal es presentado como una consecuencia logica de la vida que les tocaba vivir, como tambien sucede en su cuento Miss Postgate.

Mowgli, the 'man-cub', is raised by wolves. His friends are Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther, and their enemy is the ferocious tiger, Shere Khan. Mowgli's life is filled with adventure - and a thrilling chance to become a true hero of the jungle.

Capitanes intrépidos es una de las mejores obras del premio Nobel Rudyard Kipling. La aventura y el aprendizaje de Harvey, un consentido adolescente, hasta convertirse en un hombre cabal, constituye el eje argumental de esta obra que enseña como se entra por derecho propio en el mundo adulto. Asi, este pequeño gran heroe se convertira en simbolo de la lucha por la superacion del ser humano. El premio Nobel de Literatura Rudyard Kipling nacio en Bombay, India, en 1865, aunque de familia britanica. El exito como escritor le llegaria con El libro de la selva. A partir de entonces el que hasta ahora habia sido narrador, articulista y poeta se convirtio en un punto de referencia obligado de la novelistica. Murio en Londres en 1936.

Nacido en Bombay y educado en Inglaterra, Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) regresó a los diecisiete años a la India, fuente de inspiración de buena parte de sus poemas, novelas y relatos. Catalogado durante mucho tiempo superficialmente como mero relato de aventuras, Kim es, sin embargo, una obra que va mas alla y reune, con prosa magistral, historia y ficcion, humor y poesia, Oriente y Occidente. Las peripecias de Kimball OHara, el huerfano de origen irlandes nacido en la India que emprende un recorrido mistico por el pais en compañia de un lama del Tibet y acaba trabajando como agente secreto al servicio del espionaje britanico, son hoy un clasico de la literatura universal y un emblema de los ultimos años del imperio victoriano en el continente indio. Otras obras de Kipling en esta coleccion: El libro de las tierras virgenes (BT 8005) y Capitanes intrepidos (BT 8038).

Kim is Kipling's adventure classic, and a magnificent evocation of India at the time of the Raj. Orphan sahib and bazaar-boy, Kim lives by his wits. His chameleon's talent for disguise draws him into the Great Game - British intelligence in India - and on a mission to thwart foreign agents on the North-West Frontier. Kim's travels coincide with the quest of his friend the Tibetan lama, who is seeking redemption from the Wheel of Life. They are the heroes of an adventure crammed with incident and humour, alive with the hustle, bustle, life and colour of India.