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E-bok
Engelska, 201523 kr
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This carefully crafted ebook: "The Just So Stories for Little Children (Illustrated)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.The Just So Stories for Little Children are a highly fantasized origin stories, especially for differences among animals, they are among Kipling''s best known works. The stories are pourquoi (French for "why") or origin stories, fantastic accounts of how various phenomena came about. In it, Mowgli hears the story of how the tiger got his stripes. The Just So Stories typically have the theme of a particular animal being modified from an original form to its current form by the acts of man, or some magical being. For example, the Whale has a tiny throat because he swallowed a mariner, who tied a raft inside to block the whale from swallowing other men. The Camel has a hump given to him by a djinn as punishment for the camel''s refusing to work (the hump allows the camel to work longer between times of eating). The Leopard''s spots were painted by an Ethiopian (after the Ethiopian painted himself black). The Kangaroo gets its powerful hind legs, long tail, and hopping gait after being chased all day by a dingo, sent by a minor god responding to the Kangaroo''s request to be made different from all other animals.Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was an English short-story writer, poet, and novelist. He wrote tales and poems of British soldiers in India and stories for children. He is regarded as a major innovator in the art of the short story; his children''s books are classics of children''s literature; and one critic described his work as exhibiting "a versatile and luminous narrative gift".
E-bok
Engelska, 201523 kr
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This carefully crafted ebook: "The Just So Stories for Little Children (Illustrated Edition)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. The Just So Stories for Little Children are a highly fantasized origin stories, especially for differences among animals, they are among Kipling''s best known works. The stories are pourquoi (French for "why") or origin stories, fantastic accounts of how various phenomena came about. In it, Mowgli hears the story of how the tiger got his stripes. The Just So Stories typically have the theme of a particular animal being modified from an original form to its current form by the acts of man, or some magical being. For example, the Whale has a tiny throat because he swallowed a mariner, who tied a raft inside to block the whale from swallowing other men. The Camel has a hump given to him by a djinn as punishment for the camel''s refusing to work (the hump allows the camel to work longer between times of eating). The Leopard''s spots were painted by an Ethiopian (after the Ethiopian painted himself black). The Kangaroo gets its powerful hind legs, long tail, and hopping gait after being chased all day by a dingo, sent by a minor god responding to the Kangaroo''s request to be made different from all other animals. Rudyard Kipling (1865–1936) was an English short-story writer, poet, and novelist. He wrote tales and poems of British soldiers in India and stories for children. He is regarded as a major innovator in the art of the short story; his children''s books are classics of children''s literature; and one critic described his work as exhibiting "a versatile and luminous narrative gift".
E-bok
Engelska, 201723 kr
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Rudyard Kipling''s ''The Just So Stories for Little Children'' is a timeless collection of whimsical tales that explain the origins of various animals and their unique characteristics in a playful and imaginative manner. Written in Kipling''s signature captivating prose, these stories are both entertaining and educational, making them suitable for readers of all ages. The illustrated edition enhances the reading experience by bringing the enchanting narratives to life with vivid and charming visuals. Kipling''s storytelling is a fine example of children''s literature that continues to enchant and inspire generations of readers worldwide. The book''s fables offer valuable life lessons wrapped in engaging narratives, making it a delightful and enriching read for both children and adults alike.In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works'' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work''s strengths.- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author''s overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection''s central themes.