Ep 722 - The Jungle Book, by Rudyard Kipling

"The Second Jungle Book" is a collection of stories by Rudyard Kipling, published in 1895, continuing the adventures of Mowgli and other animal characters from "The Jungle Book". These stories further explore the themes of nature, society, and morality, offering more insights into the laws and customs of the jungle. Mowgli's journey through the jungle is expanded, showcasing his growth and deeper understanding of his place in the world. The book also features additional stories about other animals, reinforcing the allegorical nature of Kipling's writing. While retaining the whimsical and imaginative style of the original, "The Second Jungle Book" provides a richer tapestry of jungle life and the complex relationships within it. The collection adds to the legacy of Kipling's jungle tales, further exploring themes of identity and belonging.

The Jungle Book is a collection of stories by Rudyard Kipling, published in 1894. The book follows the adventures of Mowgli, a young boy who is raised by wolves in the Indian jungle. The stories are set in a forest in India and feature a cast of animal characters, including Shere Khan the tiger, Baloo the bear, and Bagheera the panther. The tales use animals in an anthropomorphic manner to teach moral lessons and explore themes such as abandonment, fostering, law, freedom, and the human condition. The book is known for its richly imagined natural world and the complex relationship between Mowgli and both the jungle and the human world.

Just So Stories, first published in 1902, is a collection of origin stories that explain how animals came to have their unique characteristics. The stories were originally told as bedtime tales to Kipling's daughter Josephine. The book includes famous tales like 'How the Camel Got His Hump' and 'How the Leopard Got His Spots', and features illustrations by Kipling himself.