“I will remember what I was, I am sick of rope and chains - I will remember my old strength and all my forest affairs. I will not sell my back to man for a bundle of sugar cane; I will go out to my own kind, and the wood-folk in their lairs. I will go out until the day, until the morning break - Out to the wind's untainted kiss, the water's clean caress; I will forget my ankle-ring and snap my picket stake. I will revisit my lost love and playmates masterless!”
This novel, originally published in 1894, is a blend of adventure, fantasy, and anthropomorphism. It features a young boy named Mowgli who grows up in the wild, learning the ways of the jungle and forming deep friendships with animals such as Bagheera the black panther and Baloo the bear. The story explores themes of identity, survival, and the struggle between civilization and nature. more
Rudyard Kipling was a British poet, short-story writer, and novelist, known for his works reflecting British imperialism and his experiences in India. His most famous works include 'The Jungle Book' and 'Kim'. more
“It is better for the heart to break, than not to break.”
“Don't cling to things because everything is impermanent.”