The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling
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| Author | Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936 |
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| Title | The Jungle Book |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Jungle_Book |
| Note | Reading ease score: 87.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Summary | "The Jungle Book" by Rudyard Kipling is a collection of stories originally published in the late 19th century. It primarily revolves around the adventures of a young boy named Mowgli, who is raised by wolves in the Indian jungle, exploring themes of nature, survival, and the clash between civilization and the wild. The narrative delves into the bonds formed between Mowgli and various animal characters, highlighting the laws that govern the lives of jungle inhabitants. At the start of the book, the story introduces Mowgli's origins as he is discovered by Father Wolf after wandering into the wolf pack's territory. The fierce tiger Shere Khan poses a threat as he seeks to claim Mowgli for himself. Mother Wolf, however, fiercely defends Mowgli, declaring him as her own and igniting a debate among the pack members about the consequences of accepting a human child into their midst. This opening sets the stage for Mowgli’s complex relationship with both the jungle and the human world, showcasing the challenges he faces as he grows up estranged from both realms. It sets a tone of adventure and danger that permeates the stories to come, inviting readers into a richly imagined natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Animals -- Fiction |
| Subject | Jungles -- Fiction |
| Subject | India -- Fiction |
| Subject | Jungle animals -- Fiction |
| Subject | Mowgli (Fictitious character) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories, English |
| Subject | Feral children -- Fiction |
| Subject | India -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 236 |
| Release Date | Jan 16, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | May 1, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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