The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling
This classic work is a collection of stories set in the Indian jungle, where a human child, Mowgli, is adopted and raised by a pack of wolves. The book follows Mowgli's adventures and lessons learned from his animal friends and foes, including the wise bear Baloo and the cunning panther Bagheera. The book also includes other tales of animals and humans coexisting in the wild, showcasing themes of survival, morality, and the law of the jungle.
The 2039th greatest book of all time
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- 257th on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)
- 380th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- The 100 Greatest Books Ever Written (Easton Press)
- The 100 Best Books in the World (AbeBooks.de (in German))
- The Books You've Always Meant to Read (Waterstones)