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The Jungle Book Series
This series transports readers to the heart of the Indian jungle, following the adventures of a human child raised by wolves. Discover a world where the wild rules, and survival depends on understanding the intricate laws of nature. The stories beautifully explore the bond between humans and animals, the power of the natural world, and the unique wisdom gained from living in harmony with the environment. It's a timeless collection celebrating courage, friendship, and the captivating magic of the wilderness.
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Wordsworth Children's Classics - 2: The Second Jungle Book
Complete and Unabridged
- 308 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Mowgli, the man-cub who is raised by a wolf-pack, is the main character in The Second Jungle Book which contains some of the most thrilling of the Mowgli stories. It includes "Red Dog", in which Mowgli and the python Kaa form an unlikely alliance, "How Fear Came" and "Letting in the Jungle" as well as "The Spring Running", which brings Mowgli to manhood and the realisation that he must leave Bagheera, Baloo, and his other friends for the world of man. Between each of these marvellously powerful stories Kipling includes some of his most stirring ballads and songs, notably "Mowgli's Song Against People" and "The Law of the Jungle".
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Die bekanntesten Erzählungen von Das Dschungelbuch handeln von Mowgli, einem Findelkind, das bei Tieren im indischen Dschungel aufwächst. Die Geschichten über Mowgli stehen dem Genre des Entwicklungsromans nahe, da sie Mowglis Erwachsenwerden und Bewusstwerdung vom verspielten Kind bis hin zum Herrn über die Tierwelt aufzeigen. Mowgli muss lernen, dass die Gesetze der Natur hart sind und ein hohes Maß von Verantwortung fordern. Im Kampf mit den Kräften der Natur, mit den Tieren und mit den Menschen reift das Kind zum selbstbewussten Jugendlichen. Inhalt: - Das Dschungelbuch: - Moglis Brüder - Jagdgesang des Sioni-Rudels - Kaas Jagdtanz - Wanderlied des Affenvolkes - »Tiger - Tiger!« - Moglis Siegeslied - Die weiße Robbe - Lukannon - Rikki-Tikki-Tavi - Darsies Siegesgesang - Toomai, der Liebling der Elefanten - Schiwa und die Heuschrecke - Das neue Dschungelbuch: - Wie Angst kam - Das Gesetz der Dschungel - Das Wunder des Purun Baghat - Ein Sang des Kabir - Die Dschungel los! - Moglis Gesang wider die Menschen - Die Leichenbestatter - Lied der Welle - Des Königs Ankus - Gesang des kleinen Jägers - Quiquern - Angutivun Tina - Rothund - Tschils Gesang - Der Frühlingslauf - Der Abgesang - Im Rukh - Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) war ein britischer Schriftsteller und Dichter. Er gilt als wesentlicher Vertreter der Kurzgeschichte und als hervorragender Erzähler. Seine Kinderbücher gehören zu den Klassikern des Genres.
The Jungle Books. Die Dschungelbücher, engl. Ausgabe
- 373 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Presents the adventures of Mowgli, a boy reared by a pack of wolves and the wild animals of the jungle. Also includes other short stories set in India.
Das Dschungelbuch.: Das Zweite Dschungelbuch
- 457 pages
- 16 hours of reading
Ein Wolfsrudel zieht den Indianerjungen Mowgli auf, der, herangewachsen, in sein Dorf zurückkehrt - um schon bald abermals zu einer Zeit der Abenteuer mit seinen Tierfreunden im Dschungel zu verschwinden.
The Jungle Books. Das Dschungelbuch, englische Ausgabe
- 448 pages
- 16 hours of reading
The story of Mowgli, the abandoned “man-cub” who is brought up by wolves in the jungles of Central India, is one of the greatest literary myths ever created. As he embarks on a series of thrilling escapades, Mowgli encounters such unforgettable creatures as the bear Baloo, the graceful black panther Bagheera and Shere Khan, the tiger with the blazing eyes. Other animal stories in The Jungle Books range from the dramatic battle between good and evil in “Rikki-tikki-tav” to the macabre comedy, “The Undertakers.” With The Jungle Books, Rudyard Kipling drew on ancient beast fables, Buddhist philosophy, and memories of his Anglo-Indian childhood to create a rich, symbolic portrait of man and nature, and an eternal classic of childhood. This edition contains both of Kipling’s Jungle Books, as well as “In the Rukh,” the story that introduced readers to Mowgli. Part of Penguin’s beautiful Hardcover Classics series, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, these delectable and collectible editions are bound in high-quality, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design
Set in the vibrant jungle, the story follows Mowgli, a boy raised by wolves, as he navigates life and learns valuable lessons through his adventures with iconic characters like Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther. Alongside Mowgli, other captivating tales unfold, featuring Rikki-Tikki-Tavi and Quiquern, who also face challenges and dangers in their quest for survival. This collection of Kipling's works enchants readers of all ages with its timeless themes and unforgettable characters.
