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Beschreibung
Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book is one of the most enduring works of children's literature, blending adventure, folklore, and moral fable within the rich setting of the Indian jungle. First published in 1894, the collection brings together a series of stories centred on the boy Mowgli, who is raised among wolves and learns the laws of the jungle from the animals who become his guardians and companions.
Guided by figures such as the wise panther Bagheera and the formidable bear Baloo, Mowgli grows up navigating the complex order of jungle life while confronting dangers posed by both beasts and human society. The stories combine thrilling adventure with reflections on loyalty, courage, and the responsibilities that accompany freedom.
Alongside the tales of Mowgli, Kipling includes several additional stories featuring other animals of the jungle and the wider natural world. These narratives, enriched by Kipling's distinctive prose and memorable verse, helped establish the work as a classic of imaginative storytelling.
More than a century after its publication, The Jungle Book continues to captivate readers with its vivid characters, evocative setting, and enduring exploration of the relationship between humanity and the natural world.
Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book is one of the most enduring works of children's literature, blending adventure, folklore, and moral fable within the rich setting of the Indian jungle. First published in 1894, the collection brings together a series of stories centred on the boy Mowgli, who is raised among wolves and learns the laws of the jungle from the animals who become his guardians and companions.
Guided by figures such as the wise panther Bagheera and the formidable bear Baloo, Mowgli grows up navigating the complex order of jungle life while confronting dangers posed by both beasts and human society. The stories combine thrilling adventure with reflections on loyalty, courage, and the responsibilities that accompany freedom.
Alongside the tales of Mowgli, Kipling includes several additional stories featuring other animals of the jungle and the wider natural world. These narratives, enriched by Kipling's distinctive prose and memorable verse, helped establish the work as a classic of imaginative storytelling.
More than a century after its publication, The Jungle Book continues to captivate readers with its vivid characters, evocative setting, and enduring exploration of the relationship between humanity and the natural world.
Über den Autor
Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was an English writer, poet, and journalist whose works achieved international acclaim. Born in India and educated in England, Kipling drew extensively on his experiences in the British Empire to create stories and poems marked by vivid imagery and strong narrative voice. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1907, becoming the first English-language writer to receive the award. His works, including The Jungle Book, Kim, and Just So Stories, remain widely read and influential.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2012
Genre: Importe, Romane & Erzählungen
Rubrik: Kinder & Jugend
Medium: Taschenbuch
ISBN-13: 9781617205699
ISBN-10: 1617205699
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Kipling, Rudyard
Hersteller: SMK Books
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 229 x 152 x 7 mm
Von/Mit: Rudyard Kipling
Erscheinungsdatum: 06.01.2012
Gewicht: 0,192 kg
Artikel-ID: 120606244