Rudyard Kipling
Rudyard Kipling, born in 1865 in Bombay, India, is a celebrated English author and poet whose works have captivated readers for generations. Growing up in a vibrant colonial environment, Kipling's early experiences greatly influenced his storytelling, weaving rich tales that often reflect the complexities of British imperialism and the diverse cultures he encountered. He is perhaps best known for his beloved children's stories, including "The Jungle Book," which introduces us to iconic characters like Mowgli and Baloo, and the gripping adventure of "Kim," which explores themes of identity and belonging.
Kipling's literary talent earned him the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1907, making him one of the first English-language writers to receive this honor. His distinctive narrative style and keen observations of human nature continue to resonate today. As you explore Kipling's works in this app, you'll find a blend of humor, wisdom, and adventure that invites you to reflect on the world around you. Dive into his timeless stories and let them transport you to far-off lands and imaginative realms.
The Jungle Book
Read by Meredith Hughes
Rudyard Kipling
This classic children's book by Rudyard Kipling tells the story of Mowgli, a young boy raised by wolves: his escapades and adventures with h…
The Man Who Would Be King
Read by Philippa
Rudyard Kipling
The Man Who Would Be King tells the story of two British adventurers in British India who become kings of Kafiristan, a remote part of Afgha…
Kim
Read by Adrian Praetzellis
Rudyard Kipling
Kim is a fabulous adventure story set in India during the former British Empire. It tells the story of a street-wise but (in typical Kipling…
Captains Courageous
Read by Mark F. Smith
Rudyard Kipling
Real men don't take guff from snotty kids. Neither does Disko Troop, skipper of the "We're Here", a fishing schooner out of Glouce…
Just So Stories
Read by Reynard T. Fox
Rudyard Kipling
The Just So Stories for Little Children, first published in 1902, were written by British author Rudyard Kipling. They are a collection of f…
Just So Stories (version 2)
Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
Rudyard Kipling
The stories, first published in 1902, are fantastic accounts of how various natural phenomena came about. The original editions of Just So S…
The Jungle Book (Version 2)
Read by Phil Chenevert
Rudyard Kipling
This is the classic story of Mowgli, the young boy raised by wolves in India: his escapades and adventures with his dear friends Bagheera th…
Emily Climbs
Lucy Maud Montgomery and Rudyard Kipling
Teenage orphan Emily Starr of New Moon has always wanted to be a great writer. But her old-fashioned aunt, who has never liked Emily’s writi…
The Second Jungle Book
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Rudyard Kipling
Kipling shows his love of the sub continent and its people and understanding of their beliefs in these tales. An older Mowgli roams the jung…
Just So Stories (version 5)
Read by Phil Chenevert
Rudyard Kipling
The stories, first published in 1902, are fantastic accounts of how various natural phenomena came about. The original editions of Just So S…
If
Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Rudyard Kipling
LibriVox’s weekly poetry project for the week of January 29, 2006: This popular piece was voted Britain’s favourite poem in a BBC opinion po…
Just So Stories (version 4)
Read by Tim Bulkeley (1948-2019)
Rudyard Kipling
The Just So Stories for Little Children are among Kipling's best known and loved works. This recording aims to be the first complete audio b…
Plain Tales from the Hills
Read by Mike Harris
Rudyard Kipling
Named a "prophet of British imperialism" by the young George Orwell, and born in Bombay, India, Rudyard Kipling had perhaps the cl…
Puck of Pook's Hill
Read by icyjumbo (1964-2010)
Rudyard Kipling
Puck of Pook's Hill is a children's book by Rudyard Kipling, published in 1906, containing a series of short stories set in different period…
Stalky & Co.
Read by Tim Bulkeley (1948-2019)
Rudyard Kipling
Rudyard Kipling published Stalky & Co. in 1899. Set at an English boarding school in a seaside town on the North Devon coast. (The town,…
The Jungle Book (Version 3)
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Rudyard Kipling
A story of a boy who raised by Indian wolves becomes lord of the jungle. (Summary by Jessie Yun)
Letters of Travel
Read by Tim Bulkeley (1948-2019)
Rudyard Kipling
Three books of travel writing (between them covering the USA, Canada, Japan and Egypt) by the Nobel Prize winning author of the Just So Stor…
IF
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Rudyard Kipling
This poem is considered one of the most inspirational guidelines on how to live and act with integrity and develop a winning strategy throug…
Rewards and Fairies
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Rudyard Kipling
Joseph Rudyard Kipling (December 30, 1865 – January 18, 1936) was an English author and poet, born in India, and best known today for his ch…
American Notes
Read by Tim Bulkeley (1948-2019)
Rudyard Kipling
In American Notes, Rudyard Kipling, the Nobel Prize-winning author of the Jungle Book, visits the USA. As the travel-diary of an Anglo-India…