Screen LibraryThe jungle books
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| Published: |
Bantam,
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| Publisher Address: | Toronto New York |
| Publication Dates: | c2000. |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Edition: | Bantam classic ed. |
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| Carrier Form: | 330 p.: ill. ; 18 cm. |
| ISBN: |
0553211994 9780553211993 |
| Index Number: | I561 |
| CLC: |
I561.45 I561.44 |
| Call Number: | I561.45/K57-4 |
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The Jungle books were originally published in 1894 and 1895. Jungle book -- Mowgli's brothers / Hunting song of the Seeonee pack -- Kaa's hunting / Road song of the Bandar-log -- "Tiger-Tiger!" / Mowgli's song -- White seal / Lukannon -- "Rikki-tikki-tavi" / Darzee's chant -- Toomai of the elephants / Shiv and the grasshopper -- Servants of the queen -- Parade song of the camp animals -- Second jungle book -- How fear came / Law of the jungle -- Miracle of Purun Bhagat / Song of kabir -- letting in the jungle / Mowgli's song against people -- Undertakers / Ripple song -- King's ankus / Song of the little hunter --Quiquern / Anguitivun tina -- Red dog / Chil's song -- Spring running / Outsong -- How to say the names in the jungle books. Adored by readers of all ages, these classic 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. Set in India, Kipling's great masterpiece is an allegory for Britain's imperialism, filled with high adventure and extraordinary characters. First published in 1894 and 1895, The Jungle Books remain some of the most beloved tales of all time. 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. 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. Set in India, Kipling's great masterpiece is an allegory for Britain's imperialism, filled with high adventure and extraordinary characters. 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 |