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 New Army in Training

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Kipling's brief assessment of the British New Army being assembled to fight in the Great War. Concerns itself with training and logistics bu…

The Five Nations Vol II

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Rudyard Kipling was the first English recipient of the Nobel Prize in literature and the youngest at the time to be so rewarded. His childre…

The Winners

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LibriVox volunteers bring you 13 recordings of The Winners by Rudyard Kipling .This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for February 26, 2023…

The Explanation

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LibriVox volunteers bring you 16 recordings of The Explanation by Rudyard Kipling. This was the Weekly Poetry project for November 1st, 2009…

The Five Nations Vol I

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Rudyard Kipling was the first English recipient of the Nobel Prize in literature and the youngest at the time to be so rewarded. His childr…

The White Man's Burden

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Rudyard Kipling was an English journalist, short-story writer, poet, and novelist.Kipling was one of the most popular writers in the United …

The Derelict

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LibriVox volunteers bring you 12 recordings of The Derelict by Rudyard Kipling .This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for March 10, 2024. …

I Keep Six Honest Serving-men

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This poem about a child's inquisitiveness, follows the short story The Elephant's Child in Rudyard KIpling's Just So Stories. (1902) - Summ…

Hunting-Song of the Seeonee Pack

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LibriVox volunteers bring you 8 recordings of the Hunting-Song of the Seeonee Pack, from The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling. This was the we…

Actions And Reactions

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A collection of short stories by the author of the Jungle book, Kim and Just So Stories. Each story is followed by a poem, so if you like If…

The Village That Voted The Earth Was Flat

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Possibly as relevant today as it ever was, this story tells the tale of an English village, Huckley, that is beguiled into voting the Earth …

Before Edgehill Fight

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LibriVox volunteers bring you 11 recordings of Before Edgehill Fight by Rudyard Kipling.This was the Weekly Poetry project for April 7, 2019…

The Light That Failed

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This novel, first published in 1890, follows the life of Dick Heldar, a painter. Most of the novel is set in London, but many important even…

The Bridge Builders

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A tale of the revenge of the earth, in this case, specifically, Mother Gunga, Goddess of the River Ganga, against the men who confine her po…

Cuentos de las montañas

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Aventurarnos en los “Cuentos de las Montañas” es zambullirnos sin concesiones en los antiguos días de la India durante la domi…

Das Stigma des Tieres

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Nach einer feuchtfröhlichen Silvesterfeier entweiht der volltrunkene Engländer Fleet die Hanuman-Statue in einem indischen Tempel.…

De Padvinder

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anonymous Language: DutchEen kort maar spannend verhaal voor kinderen, gelezen door Wisse (9 jaar) en Floris (7 jaar). Karel woont met zijn …

No abandones

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Cuando las cosas vayan mal como a veces ocurrirá Cuando el camino que recorres con dificultad parece todo cuesta arriba Cuando los…

Histoires comme ça

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Ce recueil d’histoires pour enfants vous expliquera pourquoi l’éléphant a une trompe, d’où vient l’alphabet, et pourquo…

Más allá de los límites

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El amor ignora las castas y el sueño ignora si el lecho está roto. Fui en busca del amor y me perdí. Proverbio hind&ua…

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