6/24/2023 0 Comments Bantam Classics by Rudyard Kipling![]() On one level, the Mancub's education is pure entertainment on another, the jungle is symbolic of Kipling's philosophy of life, a moral playground in which the young learn to swing on the vines of life" ( The Times) ![]() "The original stories of The Jungle Book surpass all rollicking Disneyfied expectations. " The Jungle Book was one of those rare books that I felt I was actually living as I read it" (Michael Morpurgo) ![]() "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title. The mythic tale of a boy looking for where he truly belongs-either with the man-pack of the village or the wolf-pack of the wild- The Jungle Books touch both our intellect and our emotions, while Kipling's dazzling storytelling makes them the timeless archetype for popular tales to come. Set in India, Kipling's great masterpiece is an allegory for Britain's imperialism, filled with high adventure and extraordinary characters. Through Mowgli's journey, readers also meet the tiger Shere Khan, who stalks man and beast alike, the rock python Kaa, who dispenses wisdom, and the aging wolf Akela, who struggles as his leadership of the pack is challenged. ![]() Adored by readers of all ages, these classic stories in two volumes spin the unforgettable story of Mowgli-a boy raised by a pack of wolves-as he learns indelible lessons about the laws of the jungle as well as the needs of the heart. First published in 18, The Jungle Books remain some of the most beloved tales of all time. ![]()
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