The Jungle Book (eBook)
230 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654739878-3 (EAN)
Kipling's own experiences and upbringing in colonial India profoundly shaped his imagination, cultivating a tapestry of narratives that reflect both his intimate knowledge of the Indian milieu and his narrative prowess. Born during the British Raj, Kipling's first-hand exposure to the subcontinent's culture, together with the stories absorbed from his surroundings, ostensibly fueled the creation of 'The Jungle Book'. An emblematic figure of his time, Kipling was endowed with the unique capability to enchant both the young and the old alike, revealing the universal appeal of his storytelling and securing his legacy as a luminary of the short story genre and children's fiction.
'The Jungle Book' transcends mere storytelling, inviting readers to explore the depth of the jungle's law and the heart of the wild with grace and adventure. Recommending this tome to the literati and novices of literature, one might find in its pages a bountiful reserve of imagination that delights and instructs, inviting readers across generations to immerse themselves in Kipling's crafted world where human dramas unfurl in the animal kingdom. Insightful and poetically charged, this book is essential for anyone who cherishes literary artistry and the profound simplicities that fables can unveil about the complexities of life and community.
Rudyard Kipling, born on December 30, 1865, in Bombay, British India, was an English journalist, short-story writer, poet, and novelist. He is perhaps best known for his works of fiction, including 'The Jungle Book' (1894), a collection of stories that has captivated readers with its tales of Mowgli, a boy raised by wolves in the Indian jungle. Kipling's literary style is characterized by his use of rhythm and his embrace of the supernatural, which often served as a metaphor for the complexity of existence and the colonial experience. His stories combine his deep knowledge of Indian culture and life with his insights into the British Empire's governance. Kipling was esteemed for his storytelling prowess, which was evident in the way he juxtaposed the jungle's raw, untamed nature against the narratives of civilization and order. The Jungle Book was followed by 'The Second Jungle Book' in 1895, further cementing Kipling's legacy as a master storyteller. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1907, a testament to his influence and achievement in the literary world. Kipling's works remain widely read and have been adapted into numerous formats, reflecting the timeless nature of his storytelling and the deep human truths contained within his tales.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 13.11.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur |
Kinder- / Jugendbuch ► Spielen / Lernen ► Abenteuer / Spielgeschichten | |
Schlagworte | 19th century adventure novels • anthropomorphic animal stories • British Empire literature • Brothers Grimm • Children's survival fiction • Classic • classic children's literature • Colonial India stories • Hans Christian Andersen • Historical • Hugh Foulis • Indian jungle tales • Mark Twain • Mowgli jungle adventure • Pamela Jekel • Peter Pan • Rudyard Kipling classic • Stoneblood • The Chronicles of Narnia • The Maze Runner • Treasure Island • Wildlife of India narrative • Winnie-the-Pooh |
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