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 Gardener and The Burden

Read by Newgatenovelist 4.9
Helen Turrell’s life has been one of respectability and duty, and she adopts and raises her illegitimate nephew upon her scapegrace brother’…

A Fleet In Being; Notes Of Two Trips With The Channel Squadron

Read by David Wales 4.5
A Fleet In Being is a collection of essays by Rudyard Kipling that delves into the complexities of naval power and its implications for Brit…

Rewards and Fairies

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.2
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…

France At War: On the Frontier of Civilization

Read by Tim Bulkeley (1948-2019) 4.3
In 1915, as the "Great War" (World War 1) entered its second year Rudyard Kipling made a journalistic tour of the front, visiting …

Two Tales about Aviation

Read by Phil Benson 4.3
Two science fiction stories in which Rudyard Kipling imagined a future world controlled by the Aërial Board of Control with its motto, …

The Seven Seas

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.5
This is a collection of some of the poetry of Rudyard Kipling, These poems are centered around travelling, many of which may have been writt…

American Notes

Read by Tim Bulkeley (1948-2019) 4.2
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…

Stalky & Co. (More Stories)

Read by Tim Bulkeley (1948-2019) 4.5
This small collection puts together stories by Kipling that feature the characters from Stalky & Co. but which for some reason were not …

The Second Jungle Book

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 3.9
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…

Debits and Credits

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This is a collection of short stories, poems, and play fragments published in 1926. Many of them are set during World War I. Many have stron…

IF

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.8
This poem is considered one of the most inspirational guidelines on how to live and act with integrity and develop a winning strategy throug…

The Brushwood Boy

Read by Liam Neely 4.6
The experiences in public school, Sandhurst and military life in India of Major George Cotter together with his adventures in the dream worl…

The Gardener and The Burden

4.5

Barrack-Room Ballads

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.2
Barrack-Room Ballads is a collection of poems by Rudyard Kipling which describe life in the British Army, particularly in India, in his time…

The Power of the Dog

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4
Kipling was one of the most popular writers in the United Kingdom, in both prose and verse, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In 19…

If

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.6
If by Rudyard Kipling is a celebrated poem that offers timeless advice on personal integrity and resilience. Written in 1914, it presents a …

The Fringes Of The Fleet

Read by David Wales 4.4
The Fringes of the Fleet is a poignant collection of essays and poems by Rudyard Kipling, reflecting on the experiences of the British Navy …

Just So Stories

Read by Reynard T. Fox 4.1
The Just So Stories for Little Children, first published in 1902, were written by British author Rudyard Kipling. They are a collection of f…

The Smoke Upon Your Altar Dies

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 5
LibriVox volunteers bring you 15 recordings of The Smoke Upon Your Altar Dies by Rudyard Kipling. This was the Weekly Poetry project for Jan…

Baa Baa Black Sheep

4.7
Two little Anglo-Indian children on a visit to England from India, nicknamed 'Punch' and 'Judy', aged six and three, are left with foster-pa…

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