The Second Jungle Book

by Rudyard Kipling

Overview

"The Second Jungle Book," by Rudyard Kipling, is a collection of stories set in the Indian jungle that continue Mowgli's, the young boy raised by wolves, enthralling experiences. This collection, a sequel to Kipling's earlier work "The Jungle Book," features a series of interconnected stories that explore the relationships between animals and people in the wild. The stories of "The Second Jungle Book" expand Mowgli's universe by delving into his contacts with numerous jungle species, particularly his masters Baloo the bear and Bagheera the black panther. Kipling crafts many standalone stories that depict the jungle's stunning surroundings and vibrant personalities in addition to Mowgli's quest. Kipling's exceptional storytelling not only entertains but also offers readers moral lessons and insights about nature, identity, and the interaction of wild and human civilizations. The novel's enduring success originates from its ability to transport readers to a world of adventure, risk, and fraternity.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781492928164
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	10/09/2013
Pages:	148
Product dimensions:	6.69(w) x 9.61(h) x 0.32(d)
Age Range:	9 Years

About the Author

Joseph Rudyard Kipling was an English artist, brief tale essayist, and author, primarily associated with his works for young children and supporting the British government. He was born in British India in the nineteenth century and was shipped off to England when he was six years old for his schooling. Later, he got back to India to start his profession as a columnist, however, shortly after coming here, he went back to his native country where he focused full time on writing. By 1876, eleven-year-old Kipling was practically nearly in a mental meltdown. Luckily his mom was educated about this and in April 1877, she showed up in England to bring away her youngsters from the cultivate back home. A lot later in 1888, he expounded on his trial in 'Baa Black Sheep. Rudyard Kipling is best associated with his assortment of brief tales, 'The Jungle Book'. It comprises seven brief tales. Mowgli, a kid whelp raised by wolves, is the principal character of the book. Other significant characters are a tiger called Sher khan and a bear called Baloo. He is similarly popular for his sonnets, among which 'Mandalay' (1890), 'Gunga Din' (1890), 'The White Man's Burden (1899), 'If... ' (1910), and 'The Gods of the Copybook Headings' (1919) are the most remarkable.