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.

Captains Courageous

Read by Mark F. Smith 4.7
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 (version 2)

Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 4.8
The stories, first published in 1902, are fantastic accounts of how various natural phenomena came about. The original editions of Just So S…

Kim

Read by Adrian Praetzellis 4.5
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…

Emily Climbs

4.5
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…

Just So Stories (version 4)

Read by Tim Bulkeley (1948-2019) 4.8
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…

Just So Stories (version 5)

Read by Phil Chenevert 4.8
The stories, first published in 1902, are fantastic accounts of how various natural phenomena came about. The original editions of Just So S…

The Man Who Would Be King

Read by Philippa 4.6
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…

The Jungle Book (Version 2)

Read by Phil Chenevert 4.6
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…

Plain Tales from the Hills

Read by Mike Harris 4.6
Plain Tales from the Hills is a collection of short stories by Rudyard Kipling, set against the backdrop of British India during the height …

The Jungle Book (Version 3)

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.6
The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling invites listeners into a vibrant world where the boundaries between human and animal blur. Follow the jou…

Just So Stories (version 3)

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.8
These whimsical short stories offer fanciful answers to a dozen of childhood's favorite "why" and "how" questions. With …

Mowgli: All of the Mowgli Stories from the Jungle Books

Read by Phil Chenevert 4.8
In the Jungle Books, Kipling tells 9 wonderful and exciting tales about Mowgli, the human baby raised by a pack of wolves in the jungles of …

Stalky & Co.

Read by Tim Bulkeley (1948-2019) 4.5
Rudyard Kipling published Stalky & Co. in 1899. Set at an English boarding school in a seaside town on the North Devon coast. (The town,…

Letters of Travel

Read by Tim Bulkeley (1948-2019) 4.2
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…

Puck of Pook's Hill (version 2)

Read by Nick Whitley 4.6
'Puck of Pook's Hill' is a fantasy book by Rudyard Kipling, published in 1906, containing a series of short stories set in different periods…

The Jungle Book

Read by Meredith Hughes 4.6
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…

Just So Stories (version 6 Dramatic Reading)

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.7
The Just So Stories generally have the theme of a particular animal being altered from an original form to its current form by the acts of h…

Puck of Pook's Hill

Read by icyjumbo (1964-2010) 4.4
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…

Abaft The Funnel

Read by David Wales 4.5
Abaft The Funnel is a collection of thirty-one short stories by Rudyard Kipling, showcasing his unique ability to weave tales of adventure a…

The Kipling Reader

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4
These are selections of Kipling's writings; some poems, some fiction, some history but all by the master storyteller himself. Rikki-Tikki-Ta…

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