Cette série transporte les lecteurs au cœur de la jungle indienne, suivant les aventures d'un enfant humain élevé par des loups. Découvrez un monde où règne la nature sauvage et où la survie dépend de la compréhension des lois complexes de la nature. Les histoires explorent magnifiquement le lien entre les humains et les animaux, la puissance du monde naturel et la sagesse unique acquise en vivant en harmonie avec l'environnement. C'est une collection intemporelle célébrant le courage, l'amitié et la magie captivante de la nature sauvage.
HarperCollins is proud to present its news range of best-loved, essential classics. 'There is no harm in a man's cub.' Best known for the 'Mowgli' stories, Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book expertly interweaves myth, morals, adventure and powerful story-telling. Set in Central India, Mowgli is raised by a pack of wolves. Along the way he…
Presents the adventures of Mowgli, a boy reared by a pack of wolves and the wild animals of the jungle. Also includes other short stories set in India.
The Jungle Book key characters are Mowgli, a boy raised by wolves, and Shere Khan, the biggest tiger in India. As Baloo the sleepy brown bear, Bagheera the cunning black panther, Kaa the python, and his other animal friends teach their beloved "man-cub" the ways of the jungle, Mowgli gains the strength and wisdom he needs for his frightful fight with Shere Khan, the tiger who robbed him of his human family. But there are also the tales of Rikki-tikki-tavi the mongoose and his "great war" against the vicious cobras Nag and Nagaina; of Toomai, who watches the elephants dance; and of Kotick the white seal, who swims in the Bering Sea.
The story of Mowgli, the abandoned “man-cub” who is brought up by wolves in the jungles of Central India, is one of the greatest literary myths ever created. As he embarks on a series of thrilling escapades, Mowgli encounters such unforgettable creatures as the bear Baloo, the graceful black panther Bagheera and Shere Khan, the tiger with the blazing eyes. Other animal stories in The Jungle Books range from the dramatic battle between good and evil in “Rikki-tikki-tav” to the macabre comedy, “The Undertakers.” With The Jungle Books, Rudyard Kipling drew on ancient beast fables, Buddhist philosophy, and memories of his Anglo-Indian childhood to create a rich, symbolic portrait of man and nature, and an eternal classic of childhood. This edition contains both of Kipling’s Jungle Books, as well as “In the Rukh,” the story that introduced readers to Mowgli. Part of Penguin’s beautiful Hardcover Classics series, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, these delectable and collectible editions are bound in high-quality, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design
Set in the vibrant jungle, the story follows Mowgli, a boy raised by wolves, as he navigates life and learns valuable lessons through his adventures with iconic characters like Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther. Alongside Mowgli, other captivating tales unfold, featuring Rikki-Tikki-Tavi and Quiquern, who also face challenges and dangers in their quest for survival. This collection of Kipling's works enchants readers of all ages with its timeless themes and unforgettable characters.