The Kipling Reader by Rudyard Kipling

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Author Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936
Title The Kipling Reader
Selections from the Books of Rudyard Kipling
Note Reading ease score: 87.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents Prose:
'Rikki-Tikki-Tavi' -- William the Conqueror, Part I -- William the Conqueror, Part II -- Wee Willie Winkie -- A matter of fact -- Mowgli's brothers -- The lost legion -- Namgay Doola -- A germ-destroyer -- 'Tiger! Tiger!' -- Tods' amendment -- The story of Muhammad Din -- The finances of the gods -- Moti Guj, Mutineer.
Poetry:
The native born -- The flowers -- Municipal -- The Coastwise Lights -- The English flag -- England's answer -- The Overland Mail -- In spring time.
Credits Produced by Roy Brown
Summary "The Kipling Reader" by Rudyard Kipling is a collection of selected works written in the late 19th century. This anthology features a diverse range of Kipling's writing, including both prose and poetry, showcasing his storytelling prowess and insightful reflections. The book brings together some of his most beloved tales and verses, such as "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" and "Mowgli's Brothers," capturing themes of adventure, bravery, and the interplay between humans and nature. At the start of the collection, the story of "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" unfolds, introducing readers to a curious and courageous mongoose named Rikki-Tikki, who is rescued and adopted by a young boy named Teddy and his family after being carried away by floodwaters. As he explores the garden, Rikki learns of the dangerous cobras, Nag and Nagaina, who threaten the family and their surroundings. The opening sets the stage for Rikki's heroic struggle against the snakes to protect his newfound family and their home, hinting at the adventurous and colorful narratives that Kipling is known for. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Animals -- Fiction
Subject English poetry
Subject Readers
Subject Short stories, English
Subject India -- Social life and customs -- Literary collections
Category Text
EBook-No. 16578
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 12, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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