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The Jungle Books

By Rudyard Kipling
Series: Penguin Clothbound Classics
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The Jungle Books by Rudyard Kipling is a classic collection of stories set in a vibrant, untamed jungle. It follows the adventures of Mowgli, a boy raised by wolves, as he learns the laws of the jungle and encounters various animals, both friends and foes. The tales explore themes of identity, belonging, and the interplay between civilisation and the wild.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by exotic and adventurous tales featuring fascinating characters like Mowgli, the boy raised by wolves. This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by stories that explore the balance between nature and nurture, along with timeless lessons about bravery, friendship, and identity set in the lush backdrop of the Indian jungle.

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The Jungle Books

Mowgli, the man-cub who is brought up by wolves in the jungles of Central India, is one of the greatest literary myths ever created. As he embarks on a series of thrilling escapades, Mowgli encounters such unforgettable creatures as Bagheera, the graceful black panther, and Shere Khan, the tiger with the blazing eyes.

With The Jungle Books Rudyard Kipling drew on ancient beast fables, Buddhist philosophy and memories of his Anglo-Indian childhood to create a rich, symbolic portrait of man and nature, and an eternal classic of childhood.

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Rudyard Kipling's best-loved work, now available in a beautiful new clothbound edition.

The story of Mowgli, the man-cub who is brought up by wolves in the jungles of Central India, is one of the greatest literary myths ever created. As he embarks on a series of thrilling escapades, Mowgli encounters such unforgettable creatures as the bear Baloo, the graceful black panther Bagheera, and Shere Khan, the tiger with the blazing eyes.

Other animal stories in The Jungle Books range from the dramatic battle between good and evil in Rikki-tikki-tavi to the macabre comedy The Undertakers. With The Jungle Books, Rudyard Kipling drew on ancient beast fables, Buddhist philosophy, and memories of his Anglo-Indian childhood to create a rich, symbolic portrait of man and nature, and an eternal classic of childhood.

Series: Penguin Clothbound Classics

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The Jungle Books by Rudyard Kipling is celebrated for its imaginative storytelling and vivid depiction of the animal kingdom. Reviewers appreciate Kipling's talent for blending adventure with moral lessons, using the jungle and its inhabitants to explore themes of identity and belonging. The stories' charm lies in their ability to entertain readers of all ages while offering deeper reflections on human nature.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141394626

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 April 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 40.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 204.0mm

Weight: 567g

Pages: 448

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About the Author

Rudyard Kipling was born in Bombay in 1865 and started work as a journalist in India in 1882. His most famous works include The Jungle Books (1894), Kim (1901) and the Just So Stories (1902). He died in 1936, having become he first English writer to be awarded the Nobel Prize, in 1907. Jan Montefiore is Professor of 20th Century English Literature at the University of Kent. Her most recent book is Rudyard Kipling (2007). Kaori Nagai is a Research Associate at the University of Kent and author of Empire of Analogies (2006).

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