The Jungle Book

The Jungle Book

by Rudyard Kipling
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 19/07/2023

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Rudyard Kipling's 'The Jungle Book' serves as a rich tapestry interweaving allegory, fable, and adventure, portraying the journey of Mowgli, a young boy raised by wolves in the Indian jungle. Through its vivid prose and rhythmic storytelling, Kipling presents themes of identity, belonging, and the clash of civilization with nature. The interspersing of animal characters, each embodying distinct facets of human nature, enables Kipling to explore moral ambiguity and the laws of survival, reflecting the complexities of the British Empire's moral landscape during the late 19th century. Kipling, born in India in 1865, was profoundly influenced by his experiences in both the exotic landscapes of the Indian subcontinent and the strictures of British colonial society. His understanding of cultural duality and the intricacies of human-animal relationships, garnered from his youth, is carefully woven into the narrative. Such insights undoubtedly shaped his desire to create a work that transcends mere children's literature, echoing timeless human truths that resonate across generations. 'The Jungle Book' is not merely a collection of children's tales; it is a profound exploration of the human condition. Readers of all ages will benefit from Kipling's insightful reflections on personal growth, morality, and connection to the natural world, making it an essential read for anyone fascinated by the nuanced interplay between humanity and its environment.

ISBN:
9788028307769
9788028307769
Category:
General fiction (Children's / Teenage)
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
19-07-2023
Language:
English
Publisher:
Sharp Ink
Rudyard Kipling

Rudyard Kipling was born in India in 1865. After intermittently moving between India and England during his early life, he settled in the latter in 1889, published his novel The Light That Failed in 1891 and married Caroline (Carrie) Balestier the following year.

They returned to her home in Brattleboro, Vermont, where Kipling wrote the two Jungle Books and Captains Courageous.

He continued to write prolifically and was the first Englishman to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1907 but his later years were darkened by the death of his son John at the Battle of Loos in 1915. He died in 1936.

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