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 Fringes Of The Fleet
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Rudyard Kipling
During the war (WWI), [Kipling] wrote a booklet The Fringes of the Fleet containing essays and poems on various nautical subjects of the war…
Emily Climbs
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 Seven Seas
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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…
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 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 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…
Más allá de los límites
Read by Alba
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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…
The Bridge Builders
Read by Tony Addison
Rudyard Kipling
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…
Le Papillon qui tapait du pied
Read by Cocotte
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Vous allez entendre, chers petits enfants, une histoire neuve et merveilleuse, une histoire tout à fait différente de toutes l…
Si
Read by Alba
Rudyard Kipling and If
Si puedes mantener en su lugar tu cabeza cuando todos a tu alrededor, han perdido la suya y te culpan de ello. Si crees en ti mismo…
Barrack-Room Ballads
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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 Five Nations Vol II
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Rudyard Kipling
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…
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…
The Gardener and The Burden
Rudyard Kipling
Helen Turrell’s life has been one of respectability and duty, and she adopts and raises her illegitimate nephew upon her scapegrace brother’…
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…
The Five Nations Vol I
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Rudyard Kipling
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…
Multilingual Short Work Collection 002
Rudyard Kipling
by various authors Language: variousThis is a collection for poetry and short prose in English and German.
Kim
Read by Thérèse
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Kipling nous fait parcourir l’Inde de l’époque coloniale britannique à travers le voyage initiatique d’un jeune garçon …
Baa Baa Black Sheep
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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…
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 …