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Diversity of Creatures

Rudyard Kipling

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A Diversity of Creatures by Rudyard Kipling is a collection of short stories that blends humor, philosophy, and social commentary to explore the interaction between individuals and their environments. The work reflects on the balance between personal freedom and external authority, examining how individuals navigate their autonomy in the face of governance. The stories highlight the complexities of modern life, revealing the tension between personal desires and societal structures. Through various narratives, the work also touches on the unpredictability of human behavior, where characters must contend with their relationships to larger governing forces and the consequences of their actions. The collection invites readers to reflect on the dynamics of individual rights versus control, providing an insightful commentary on the human condition and the forces that shape daily existence. Kipling’s blend of humor and philosophy challenges the audience to think critically about the impact of societal norms and the need for self-determination in a world increasingly influenced by regulation and oversight.
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Affiche du document Abaft the Funnel

Abaft the Funnel

Rudyard Kipling

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105 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 1h19min.
Abaft The Funnel is a collection of short stories that offers a glimpse into life aboard ships, with tales drawing on experiences on the high seas and in colonial settings. The stories introduce readers to a variety of colorful characters, often set against maritime backdrops, and blend adventure with humor and reflections on the human condition. Through lively scenarios, Kipling showcases the dynamics of life at sea, from humorous episodes to deeper observations about shipboard life and colonial encounters. In the opening stories, readers meet a mischievous cat, whose antics aboard the ship "Whanghoa" bring laughter and lightheartedness. The narrative paints a vivid picture of the daily workings aboard the vessel, capturing both the personalities of the crew and the moments of levity that break up the monotony of life at sea. As the collection unfolds, Kipling's mastery of storytelling shines through, offering tales that are both entertaining and thought-provoking, reflecting his keen insights into the complexities of human nature.
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Affiche du document Le livre de la jungle

Le livre de la jungle

Rudyard Kipling

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249 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 3h7min.
Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) "Il était sept heures d’une soirée très chaude, sur les collines de Seeonee, quand père Loup s’éveilla de son somme journalier, se gratta, bâilla et détendit ses pattes l’une après l’autre pour dissiper la sensation de paresse qu’il sentait encore à leurs extrémités. Mère Louve était étendue, son gros nez gris tombé parmi ses quatre petits qui se culbutaient et criaient, et la lune luisait par l’ouverture de la caverne où ils vivaient tous. – Augrh ! dit Père Loup, il est temps de se remettre en chasse. Et il allait s’élancer vers le fond de la vallée, quand une petite ombre à queue touffue barra l’ouverture et jappa : – Bonne chance, ô chef des loups ! Bonne chance et fortes dents blanches aux nobles enfants. Puissent-ils n’oublier jamais en ce monde ceux qui ont faim ! C’était le chacal – Tabaqui le Lèche-Plat – et les loups de l’Inde méprisent Tabaqui parce qu’il rôde partout faisant du grabuge, colportant des histoires et mangeant des chiffons et des morceaux de cuir dans les tas d’ordures aux portes des villages. Mais ils ont peur de lui aussi, parce que Tabaqui, plus que tout autre dans la jungle, est sujet à devenir enragé, et alors il oublie qu’il ait jamais eu peur de quelqu’un, et il court à travers la forêt, mordant tout ce qu’il trouve sur sa route. Le tigre même se sauve et se cache lorsque le petit Tabaqui devient enragé, car la rage est la chose la plus honteuse qui puisse surprendre un animal sauvage. Nous l’appelons hydrophobie, mais eux l’appellent dewanee – la folie – et ils se sauvent : – Entre alors, et cherche, dit Père Loup avec raideur ; mais il n’y a rien à manger ici." Recueil de 7 histoires dont les héros sont des animaux. "Les frères de Mowgli" - "La chasse de Kaa" - "Au tigre, au tigre" - "Le phoque blanc" - "Rikki-tikki-tavi" - "Toomai des éléphants" - "Service de la reine".
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Affiche du document Stalky & Co. ( Unabridged )

Stalky & Co. ( Unabridged )

Rudyard Kipling

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"Rudyard Kipling published Stalky & Co. in 1899. Set at an English boarding school in a seaside town on the North Devon coast. (The town, Westward Ho!, is not only unusual in having an exclamation mark, but also in being itself named after a novel, by Charles Kingsley.) The book is a collection of linked short stories, with some information about the eponymous Stalky's later life. Beetle, one of the main trio, is said to be based on Kipling himself, while Stalky may be based on Lionel Dunsterville. The stories have elements of the macabre (dead cats), bullying and violence, and hints about sex, making them far from the childish or idealised world of the typical school story. Edmund Wilson, critic, in The Wound and the Bow, was both shocked and uncomprehending."
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Affiche du document Selected Rudyard Kipling

Selected Rudyard Kipling

Rudyard Kipling

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418 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 5h13min.
Deep dive into the rip-roaring collection of fierce and fiery adventure tales in ‘Selected Rudyard Kipling’, the author of ‘The Jungle Book’.Once we’ve roamed the jungle in Kipling’s much-loved classic, we’ll follow fifteen-year-old Harvey Cheyne as he finds himself in dark and dangerous waters in the North Atlantic in ‘Captain Courageous’. We’ll then encounter the magic of the Magna Carta in ‘Puck of Pook's Hill’. But beware! Where there is money, there are liars and cheats. And gutsy greed is never far away in ‘The Man who would be King’ when two tycoons attempt to forge their fates. Last but not least, in Rudyard Kipling's most famous novel ‘Kim’, we’ll follow the trials and tribulations of an Irish orphan in India who balances both the life of a monk and a mysterious spy. Weaving a rip-roaring collection from a mastermind novelist, ‘Selected Rudyard Kipling’ is the perfect companion for adventure-seeking fans of Idris Elba and Scarlett Johansson in the 2016 blockbuster hit ‘The Jungle Book.Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was an English novelist, short-story writer, and poet. He was born in British India, which inspired much of his work. He is most celebrated for the ‘Jungle Book’, the short story ‘The Man Who Would be King’ and poems ‘Mandalay’, ‘Gunga Din’, and ‘The Gods of the Copybook Headings’.
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The Jungle Book

Rudyard Kipling

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First published in 1894, the Jungle Book is perhaps Rudyard Kiplings most well regarded and beloved book.Containing not just the adventures of Mowgli, but also that of Rikki-Tikki-Tavi and Kotick the White Seal, the Jungle Book explores themes such as fostering and of the laws of society.Narrated by Michael Ward.
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Affiche du document The Kipling Reader (Unabridged)

The Kipling Reader (Unabridged)

Rudyard Kipling

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Immerse yourself in the timeless tales of Rudyard Kipling, the master storyteller. "The Kipling Reader (Unabridged)" presents a comprehensive collection of his most celebrated works, including "The Jungle Book," "Kim," and "Captains Courageous." From the enchanting adventures of Mowgli and Baloo to the thrilling exploits of Kim and the Lama, Kipling's stories captivate readers of all ages. With his vivid prose and unforgettable characters, he transports us to exotic lands and explores themes of courage, loyalty, and the human spirit. Prepare to be captivated by the enduring legacy of one of literature's greatest voices.
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The White Man's Burden (Unabridged)

Rudyard Kipling

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In the heart of the British Empire, Rudyard Kipling's "The White Man's Burden" echoes through time. This powerful poem, a testament to the era of colonialism, explores the complex and often contradictory motivations of those who carried the "burden" of civilizing the "lesser races." Kipling's words, both stirring and controversial, paint a vivid picture of the challenges and consequences of imperialism. As the white man ventures into uncharted territories, he grapples with the weight of his responsibilities and the moral dilemmas that arise. Through its evocative language and thought-provoking themes, "The White Man's Burden" invites readers to confront the complexities of history and the enduring legacy of colonialism.
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Affiche du document IF (Unabridged)

IF (Unabridged)

Rudyard Kipling

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In the realm of imagination, where the boundaries of reality blur, Rudyard Kipling's "IF" emerges as a timeless masterpiece. This profound poem, a testament to human resilience and unwavering determination, has inspired generations with its stirring words. Through a series of hypothetical scenarios, Kipling challenges readers to confront their fears, embrace adversity, and strive for greatness. With each "if" he poses, he unveils a path to self-mastery, resilience, and unwavering resolve. "IF" is a literary gem that transcends time, offering a timeless guide to navigating life's complexities with courage, integrity, and an indomitable spirit.
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The Man Who Would Be King

Rudyard Kipling

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"The Man Who Would Be King" (1888) is inspired by the real-life actions of James Brook, a British soldier who made himself Rajah of Sarawak (Borneo). In this short story, Kipling tells of two crook characters, Daniel Dravot and Peachey Carnehan, through a third character, an Indian journalist, who is acquainted with the men. Their plan is simple: they will leave India and go to Kafiristan, a remote part of Afghanistan, and set themselves up as kings there by force. Joseph Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was an India-born British author, journalist, poet, and novelist. His most famous work is "The Jungle Book" (1894), which has inspired two Disney adaptations: the 1967 animated feature and the 2016 live-action film starring Scarlett Johansson, Bill Murray, and Lupita Nyong’o. In 1941, he became the first English-language writer to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.
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Affiche du document Il libro della giungla

Il libro della giungla

Rudyard Kipling

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Nel cuore della foresta dell'India Settentrionale, il piccolo Mowgli viene accolto da una famiglia di lupi che lo educherà alle leggi della giungla. Sotto la guida del saggio orso Baloo e della pantera Akela, Mowgli imparerà il linguaggio degli animali, a cacciare e a pensare come loro. Vivrà presso gli umani per un breve periodo di tempo e porterà avanti una lotta atavica contro la malvagia tigre, sua persecutrice fin da neonato. Denso di azione ed emozionante, questo libro cattura l'attenzione dei ragazzi con le sue avventure, le situazioni assurde, l'ironia verso le usanze umane e, al contempo, esalta l'amicizia, la fedeltà familiare, il valore dei sentimenti e della libertà.
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Kim

Rudyard Kipling

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"Kim" is a fabulous adventure story set in India during the British Empire, around the time of the Second Afghan War. It tells the story of the street-wise orphan Kimball O'Hara, a highly moral Irish-Indian boy who becomes enmeshed in the "Great Game" (a term coined by Kipling himself) — the competition between Britain and Russia for the control over Asia. Taking time off from his role as the traveling companion of an aged Tibetan lama, the boy is trained as a spy, and matches wits with various evildoers. With this novel, Kipling takes us on a journey through the India of the early 1880s, painting a vivid picture of it, as well as of the tense political backdrop.
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American Notes

Rudyard Kipling

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"In American Notes", the Anglo-Indian Rudyard Kipling visits the USA, and the travel-diary that came out of it offers an interesting view of the America of the 1880's. Kipling affects a wide-eyed innocence and expresses astonishment at features of American life that differ from his own, not least the freedom (and attraction) of American women. However, he scorns the political machines that make a mockery of American democracy, and whilst exhibiting the racist attitude that has made him controversial since he was first published, he does conclude that it not easy being different in the land of the free. Joseph Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was an India-born British author, journalist, poet, and novelist. His most famous work is "The Jungle Book" (1894), which has inspired two Disney adaptations: the 1967 animated feature and the 2016 live-action film starring Scarlett Johansson, Bill Murray, and Lupita Nyong’o. In 1941, he became the first English-language writer to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.
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Affiche du document Le livre de la jungle

Le livre de la jungle

Rudyard Kipling

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L’histoire de Mowgli nous renvoie à l’histoire des origines ; au milieu de la jungle indienne, loin des siens, le petit d’homme est adopté par une famille de loups. Aidé par deux guides spirituels que sont Baloo et Bagheera, il apprend les lois à suivre pour vivre et cohabiter en paix. Mais face à la menace que représente Shere Khan le tigre, ildevra faire des choix et commencer sa vie d’adulte. Par la Compagnie Metaphore. Adaptation de Philippe Calmon et Joséphine Sourdel.
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Spooky Classics for Children

Rudyard Kipling

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Master storyteller Jim Weiss brings you suspense, laughter, and plenty of plot twists. Spooky, not scary! An ancient ghost tries to frighten a new family away from his castle. A scientist's potion reveals old secrets. And a street magician has one last trick up his sleeve. Beloved storyteller Jim Weiss retells these spooky tales from Nathaniel Hawthorne, Rudyard Kipling, and Oscar Wilde.
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