| The Jungle Books Contributor(s): Kipling, Rudyard (Author), Robson, W. W. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0199536457 ISBN-13: 9780199536450 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA OUR PRICE: $8.06 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2008 Annotation: The Jungle Books, regarded as classic stories told by an adult to children and best known for the "Mowgli" series, also constitutes a complex literary work of art in which the whole of Kipling's philosophy of life is expressed in miniature. The stories, a mixture of fantasy, myth and magic, are underpinned by Kipling's abiding preoccupation with the theme of self-discovery and the nature of the "Law." |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2008274622 |
| Lexile Measure: 1100 |
| Series: Oxford World's Classics (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5" W x 7.6" (0.65 lbs) 432 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Asian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Jungle Books, regarded as classic stories told by an adult to children and best known for the Mowgli series, also constitutes a complex literary work of art in which the whole of Kipling's philosophy of life is expressed in miniature. The stories, a mixture of fantasy, myth and magic, are underpinned by Kipling's abiding preoccupation with the theme of self-discovery and the nature of the Law. About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. |