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The Works of Rudyard Kipling: Jungle Book / Second Jungle Book / Kim / Just So Stories

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An anthology collection of classic writings by Rudyard Kipling. The Jungle Book, The Second Jungle Book, and Just So Stories. Preface gives a biographical sketch.
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null pages, Hardcover

First published January 1,1954

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null pages, Hardcover
Published
January 1, 1995 by William Morrow \u0026 Co
ISBN
9780614079715
ASIN
0614079713
Language
English

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Joseph Rudyard Kipling was a journalist, short-story writer, poet, and novelist.

Kipling's works of fiction include The Jungle Book (1894), Kim (1901), and many short stories, including The Man Who Would Be King (1888). His poems include Mandalay (1890), Gunga Din (1890), The Gods of the Copybook Headings (1919), The White Man's Burden (1899), and If— (1910). He is regarded as a major innovator in the art of the short story; his children's books are classics of children's literature; and one critic described his work as exhibiting "a versatile and luminous narrative gift".

Kipling was one of the most popular writers in the United Kingdom, in both prose and verse, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Henry James said: "Kipling strikes me personally as the most complete man of genius (as distinct from fine intelligence) that I have ever known." In 1907, at the age of 41, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, making him the first English-language writer to receive the prize, and its youngest recipient to date. He was also sounded out for the British Poet Laureateship and on several occasions for a knighthood, both of which he declined.

Awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1907 "in consideration of the power of observation, originality of imagination, virility of ideas and remarkable talent for narration which characterize the creations of this world-famous author."

Kipling kept writing until the early 1930s, but at a slower pace and with much less success than before. On the night of 12 January 1936, Kipling suffered a haemorrhage in his small intestine. He underwent surgery, but died less than a week later on 18 January 1936 at the age of 70 of a perforated duodenal ulcer. Kipling's death had in fact previously been incorrectly announced in a magazine, to which he wrote, "I've just read that I am dead. Don't forget to delete me from your list of subscribers."

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Laurielaurs
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July 14,2025
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The Just So Stories are truly ones that every child should be acquainted with. They are filled with pure fun and excitement, captivating the minds of young readers.

I had a strong desire to read The Jungle Book. This was mainly because it is my all-time favorite Disney movie. However, I was well aware that the book would be quite different from the film adaptation.

As I delved into the book, I discovered that it really only shares characters with the same names as the movie. Despite this, I still thoroughly enjoyed reading it. It managed to nourish my imagination and appealed to the part of me that loves climbing trees.

The Jungle Book took me on a wonderful adventure, allowing me to envision the lush jungles and the unique lives of the animals. It was a great experience that added a new dimension to my love for the story.

Overall, both The Just So Stories and The Jungle Book have their own charm and are well worth exploring for any child or adult with a love for literature and imagination.
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Wittyname
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July 14,2025
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The book is filled with an abundance of fun.

It presents a captivating story set in the jungle, which is truly interesting.

The narrative revolves around a boy who finds himself in the jungle and is in the process of learning the skills of the animals.

However, he faces a significant threat when a tiger appears.

To make matters worse, he is kidnapped by a group of Monkey-peoples.

The story then unfolds to show how he manages to rescue himself.

The animals of the jungle play a crucial role in teaching him the necessary skills to extricate himself from danger.

Overall, it is a really nice book.

It is highly likely to be mostly liked by young children.

They will undoubtedly love reading this engaging and exciting book.

It offers a world of adventure and learning that will surely capture the imaginations of young readers.

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