Best Selling Books by Rudyard Kipling

Kim is Rudyard Kipling's story of an orphan born in colonial India and torn between love for his native India and the demands of Imperial loyalty to his Irish-English heritage and to the British Secret Service. Long recognized as Kipling's finest work, Kim was a key factor in his winning the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1907.

In this gorgeous collection featuring eight of Kipling's JUST SO STORIES, each tale is illustrated by a different leading contemporary artist.

How did the rude Rhinoceros get his baggy skin? How did a 'satiably curious Elephant change the lives of his kin evermore? First told aloud to his young daughter ("O my Best Beloved"), Rudyard Kipling's inspired answers to these and other burning questions draw from the fables he heard as a child in India and the folktales he gathered from around the world. Now, in this sumptuous volume, Kipling's playful, inventive tales are brought to life by eight of today's celebrated illustrators, from Peter Sís's elegantly graphic cetacean in "How the Whale Got His Throat" to Satoshi Kitamura's amusingly expressive characters in "The Cat That Walked by Himself." From one of the world's greatest storytellers come eight classic tales just begging to be heard by a new generation — and a visual feast that offers a reward with every retelling.

Featuring illustrations by:
Christopher Corr
Cathie Felstead
Jeff Fisher
Satoshi Kitamura
Claire Melinsky
Jane Ray
Peter Sís
Louise Voce

Not so much a sequel as a small collection of short stories, only five of which feature Mowgli and friends. The best known of the stories is 'How Fear Came', which tells the story of how the tiger got his stripes.

The Jungle Book (1894) is a collection of stories by English author Rudyard Kipling. The stories were first published in magazines in 1893-94. The original publications contain illustrations, some by Rudyard's father, John Lockwood Kipling. Kipling was born in India and spent the first six years of his childhood there. After about ten years in England, he went back to India and worked there for about six-and-a-half years. These stories were written when Kipling lived in Vermont. There is evidence that it was written for his daughter Josephine, who died in 1899 aged six, after a rare first edition of the book with a poignant handwritten note by the author to his young daughter was discovered at the National Trust's Wimpole Hall in Cambridgeshire in 2010. The tales in the book (and also those in The Second Jungle Book which followed in 1895, and which includes five further stories about Mowgli) are fables, using animals in an anthropomorphic manner to give moral lessons. The verses of The Law of the Jungle, for example, lay down rules for the safety of individuals, families and communities. Kipling put in them nearly everything he knew or "heard or dreamed about the Indian jungle." Other readers have interpreted the work as allegories of the politics and society of the time. The best-known of them are the three stories revolving around the adventures of an abandoned "man cub" Mowgli who is raised by wolves in the Indian jungle. The most famous of the other stories are probably "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi", the story of a heroic mongoose, and "Toomai of the Elephants", the tale of a young elephant-handler. As with much of Kipling's work, each of the stories is preceded by a piece of verse, and succeeded by another.Editorial Reviews the jungle book rudyard kiplingAbout the AuthorNobel prize-winning writer Rudyard Kipling was born in Bombay, India, but returned with his parents to England at the age of five. Influenced by experiences in both India and England, Kipling s stories celebrate British imperialism and the experience of the British soldier in India. Amongst Kipling s best-known works are The Jungle Book, Just So Stories, and the poems Mandalay and Gunga Din. Kipling was the first English-language writer to receive the Nobel prize for literature (1907) and was amongst the youngest to receive the award. Kipling died in 1936 and is interred in Poets Corner in Westminster Abbey.The collection of stories contains: Mowgli's brothers --Hunting-song of the Seeonee pack --Kaa's hunting --Road-song of the Bandar-log --"Tiger! Tiger!" --Mowgli's Song --The white seal --Lukannon --"Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" --Darzee's chant --Toomai of the elephants --Shiv and the grasshopper --Her Majesty's servants --Parade song of the camp animals.Subjects contained in this collection of stories: Mowgli -- (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction.Mowgli -- (Fictitious character)Jungles -- Juvenile fiction.Jungle animals -- Juvenile fiction.Mongooses -- Juvenile fiction.Children's stories.India -- Juvenile fiction.Jungle animals.Jungles.Mongooses.India.

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"Once upon a time O best beloved," and so begins one of the best loved and most respected collections of stories for children, Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories. This edition includes the author's own unique illustrations. Kipling's bold linear fantasies, in the style of art nouveau, as well as his attention to realistic detail, create an intriguing and strikingly different interpretation. One glance at the table of contents will reveal that the Just So Stories appeal most to inquisitive and fantasy-loving minds. Written in a jocular and fanciful style, with internal rhymes and lyrical phrases, these Just So Stories demand to be read aloud. Kipling's tales tell us how "it was so -- just so -- a little time ago --" and not so long ago that we cannot continue to be amused and beguiled by these stories of the "high and far off times" of Rudyard Kipling. - Jacket flap.

Captains Courageous tells of the adventures of fifteen-year-old Harvey Cheyne Jr., the spoiled son of a railroad tycoon, after he is saved from drowning by a Portuguese fisherman in the North Atlantic. He must work as a ship's boy for a fishing season after being washed overboard from an ocean liner.

A courageous mongoose thwarts the evil plans of Nag and Nagaina, two big black cobras who live in the garden.

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Joseph Rudyard Kipling (1865 - 1936) was an English short-story writer, poet, and novelist. He is chiefly remembered for his tales and poems of British soldiers in India and his tales for children. He was born in Bombay, in the Bombay Presidency of British India, and was taken by his family to England when he was five years old. Kipling is best known for his works of fiction, including The Jungle Book (a collection of stories which includes "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi"), Just So Stories (1902), Kim (1901) (a tale of adventure), many short stories, including "The Man Who Would Be King" (1888); and his poems, including "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 enduring classics of children''s literature; and his best works are said to exhibit "a versatile and luminous narrative gift." In this book: The Jungle Book The Second Jungle Book Just So Stories A Fleet in Being, Notes of Two Trips With The Channel Squadron Kim The Man Who Would Be King Indian Tales Captains Courageous

Rudyard Kipling''s "Ultimate Collection (Illustrated)" is a comprehensive anthology encapsulating the author''s diverse literary output, ranging from poignant short stories to epic poetry. This collection is vividly illustrated, enhancing the rich tapestry of Kipling''s vividly drawn worlds. It reflects his literary style, characterized by a masterful use of language, rhythmic prose, and deep exploration of themes such as imperialism, colonialism, and human nature, set against the backdrop of the British Empire during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Each work invites readers into a realm where the exoticism of far-off lands collides with intricate moral dilemmas, promising insights into both the grandeur and the pitfalls of civilization. Rudyard Kipling, a product of the British colonial experience, lived in India during his childhood, a formative phase that instilled in him an appreciation for diverse cultures and a profound understanding of colonial dynamics. His experiences led him to pen stories that encapsulate both the allure and the challenges of colonial life. Awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1907, Kipling''s work resonates deeply with the complexities of his time, offering a distinctive voice that has continued to inspire generations. This collection is an indispensable resource for scholars, students, and anyone with an appreciation for classic literature. It invites readers to explore timeless themes through a rich lens, making it both a nostalgic trip into the past and a relevant commentary for today''s readers. Whether you''re familiar with Kipling''s works or new to his style, this illustrated edition is sure to engage and provoke thought. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works'' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions. - The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing. - A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation. - A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists. - A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work''s strengths. - Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author''s overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts. - Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection''s central themes.

Witty, profound, wildly funny, acerbic and occasionally savage, Rudyard Kipling''s poems continue to delight readers of all ages. Included are both the familiar favorites and Kipling''s lesser-known works. This is the only complete collection of Kipling''s poems available in paperback.

Plain Tales from the Hills (published 1888) is the first collection of short stories by Rudyard Kipling. Out of its 40 stories, "eight-and-twenty", according to Kipling''s Preface, were initially published in the Civil and Military Gazette in Lahore, Punjab, British India between November 1886 and June 1887. "The remaining tales are, more or less, new." (Kipling had worked as a journalist for the CMG--his first job--since 1882, when he was not quite 17.) The title refers, by way of a pun on "Plain" as the reverse of "Hills", to the deceptively simple narrative style; and to the fact that many of the stories are set in the Hill Station of Simla--the "summer capital of the British Raj" during the hot weather. Not all of the stories are, in fact, about life in "the Hills": Kipling gives sketches of many aspects of life in British India. The tales include the first appearances, in book form, of Mrs. Hauksbee, the policeman Strickland, and the Soldiers Three (Privates Mulvaney, Ortheris and Learoyd). In the preface to his short stories collection "Dr. Brodie''s Report", Jorge Luis Borges wrote he was inspired by the quality and conciseness of Plain Tales from the Hills.

Rudyard Kipling''s "Premium Collection: His Greatest Works in One Volume (Illustrated)" is a meticulously curated anthology that encapsulates the breadth of Kipling''s literary genius. This collection showcases his masterful storytelling, combining rich detail and evocative imagery, drawing readers into vivid worlds alongside unforgettable characters. The assortment spans various genres, from the poignant tales of war to enchanting fables, all while reflecting the colonial context of late 19th and early 20th century Britain. The illustrations further enhance the reader''s experience, bridging the gap between text and visual art, and echoing the rhythm of Kipling''s prose. Rudyard Kipling, a Nobel Prize laureate, was born in India during the British Raj, greatly influencing his perspectives on imperialism and identity. His formative experiences in the South Asian landscape shaped the themes of adventure, cultural interplay, and moral complexity found throughout his work. Kipling''s prolific writing career and on-the-ground journalistic endeavors offered him a unique lens through which to explore human experiences, making this collection a vital representation of his artistic legacy. For scholars, literature enthusiasts, and casual readers alike, this Premium Collection serves as an indispensable gateway to Kipling''s world. It not only celebrates his timeless tales but also invites engagement with the intricate themes of life, duty, and the moral responsibilities of colonialism. Dive into this illustrated anthology and discover the profound wisdom and imagination that cemented Kipling''s status as a literary titan.

Rudyard Kipling is one of the most magical storytellers in the English language. This new selection brings together the best of his short writings, following the development of his work over fifty years. They take us from the harsh, cruel, vividly realized world of the ''Indian'' stories that made his name, through the experimental modernism of his middle period to the highly-wrought subtleties of his later pieces. Including the tale of insanity and empire, ''The Man Who Would Be King'', the high-spirited ''The Village that Voted the Earth Was Flat'', the fable of childhood cruelty and revenge ''Baa Baa, Black Sheep'', the menacing psychological study ''Mary Postgate'' and the ambiguous portrayal of grief and mourning in ''The Gardener'', here are stories of criminals, ghosts, femmes fatales, madness and murder.