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In a tale as intriguing today as it was in its time, this story explores the curious case of Huckley, an English village that found itself voting on the flatness of the Earth. But how did this bizarre scenario come to be? The narrative unfolds around Sir Thomas Ingell, the local squire, who inadvertently becomes the centerpiece of an international mockery after luring two newspaper owners, a reporter, and an MP into a speeding incident. With the cunning assistance of Bat Masquerier, a music hall owner embodying The Totally Amoral Soul and Personal Devil, the village is thrust into the ...

Venture deep into the heart of the Indian jungle in Rudyard Kipling’s timeless masterpiece, The Jungle Book. This richly imagined collection of stories follows the extraordinary journey of Mowgli, a young boy raised by wolves and guided by the wisdom of Baloo the bear, Bagheera the panther, and the stern law of the jungle.

Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. They can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. Kipling in these more modern times is increasingly seen as an apologist for the bad ways of evil empires. It’s a simplistic analysis and avoids much of his literary talent that is entertaining, scary and downright brilliant storytelling whatever the background it is based on or comes from.

In this timeless tale from Rudyard Kipling’s beloved Just So Stories, listeners are taken back to the earliest days of the world, when animals were wild and humans were only just learning how to make a home. One by one the wild creatures of the forest make bargains with the Woman of the Cave and become the first companions of humankind.

റുഡ്യാർഡ് കിപ്ലിങ്ങിന്റെ 'ദി ജംഗിൾ ബുക്ക്' എന്ന കഥയിലെ മുഖ്യകഥാപാത്രമാണ് മൗഗ്ലി. ബാല്യത്തിൽ കാട്ടിൽ...

റുഡ്യാർഡ് കിപ്ലിങ്ങിന്റെ 'ദി ജംഗിൾ ബുക്ക്' എന്ന കഥയിലെ മുഖ്യകഥാപാത്രമാണ് മൗഗ്ലി. ബാല്യത്തിൽ കാട്ടിൽ...

In Bridge Builders, we explore a captivating tale of vengeance from the earth itself, embodied by Mother Gunga, the Goddess of the River Ganga. This narrative weaves together the story of humanitys attempts to confine her power and the subsequent fallout. As engineers set out to construct a bridge across the sacred River Ganges, a deeper vision unfolds—one that reveals the fading presence of the Gods as scientific progress takes their place. Within this opium-induced dream, Brahma awakens to a world where the divine may be dying, or perhaps, transforming. Join us on this enchanting journey ...

Dive into a captivating collection of short stories from the renowned author of The Jungle Book, Kim, and Just So Stories. Each tale is accompanied by a thought-provoking poem, making this a delightful read for those who enjoyed If. Join us on this literary journey that blends narrative and verse seamlessly. - Summary by Stav Nisser.

Join Major George Cotter as he navigates the trials of public school, the rigors of Sandhurst, and the challenges of military life in India. Beyond the battlefield, he uncovers a captivating dream world that beckons him with extraordinary adventures. Experience his journey through two realms, both filled with excitement and discovery. (Summary by Liam Neely)

On the banks of the great Wagai River, curious Taffy and her patient father Tegumai begin a game: turning everyday noises—ah, sh, ya, yo—into simple drawings scratched on bark. What starts as a private amusement slowly becomes something far greater. Through shared discovery, gentle humor, and careful observation, pictures begin to stand for sounds, sounds for words, and words for meaning carried across distance and time.

Real men don’t take nonsense from spoiled kids, and Disko Troop, the skipper of the fishing schooner Were Here out of Gloucester, Massachusetts, is no exception. When his crew rescues Harvey Cheyne from the Atlantic, they have no idea what they’re in for. With no time to waste, Harvey is thrust into the rigors of life at sea as he replaces a crew member lost overboard. Though he comes from wealth, Disko and his crew are skeptical of his privileged background. With Disko refusing to return to port until their nets are filled, Harvey faces a grueling season of hard work and camaraderie ...

Step into a quiet corner of the Empire of Stories, where the lamp is lit and the pages turn at their own unhurried pace. This podcast offers full-length readings of Rudyard Kipling’s tales - of jungle law and soldier’s duty, of wandering men, sharp-eyed children, and the strange roads between East and West. Each episode is spoken clear and steady, as though by a fireside companion, carrying you through adventure, mischief, and moral alike. Come listen, traveller, and let the old words march again beneath the steady drum of a human voice.

On the banks of the turbid Amazon, long before animals were quite what they are today, a prickly Hedgehog, a solid Tortoise, and a very puzzled Painted Jaguar collide in a battle of wits rather than claws. What begins as a night of confusion and clever wordplay becomes a tale of adaptation, cooperation, and surprise—one that explains how two unlikely creatures became something entirely new.

When Tegumai breaks his spear beside the river, his clever daughter Taffy decides to send a message home. Unable to write words, she draws pictures instead—simple marks meant to explain, but easily misunderstood. What follows is a cascade of confusion, comedy, and discovery, as pictures begin their long journey toward becoming letters.

Rudyard Kipling, one of the most celebrated writers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United Kingdom, captivated audiences with his prose and poetry. In 1907, at the age of 42, he made history by becoming the youngest recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature, as well as the first English-language writer to be honored with the prestigious award. Despite being considered for the British Poet Laureateship and several knighthood offers, Kipling graciously declined them all. - Summary by Wikipedia

Join us by the sea as we explore one of our favourite Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling, "The Crab That Played With the Sea". Then end the day with the soothing lullaby "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little One" sung by Bella Butterfly.

The First Jungle Book (1894) is a collection of stories by the English author Rudyard Kipling. Most of the characters are animals such as Shere Khan the tiger and Baloo the bear, though a principal character is the boy or "man-cub" Mowgli, who is raised in the jungle by wolves. The stories are set in a forest in India; one place mentioned repeatedly is "Seonee" (Seoni), in the central state of Madhya Pradesh. A major theme in the book is abandonment followed by fostering, as in the life of Mowgli, echoing Kipling's own childhood.

Pourquoi le chat s'en va-t-il tout seul ? Les chats anglais sont-ils vraiment les plus distingués ? Par quel prodige cet animal maléfique est-il devenu, au fil du temps, l'ami incontournable du monde de la culture ? Vous trouverez réponse à ces épineuses questions, et à bien d'autres, dans notre sélection de 17 textes cultes commentés et mis en perspective. Une balade littéraire divertissante et instructive à travers les textes de Baudelaire, du Bellay, Dumas, Poe, Perrault, Carrol, Montaigne, Verlaine, Balzac, Renard, La Fontaine, Champfleury, Moncrif. Textes commentés par Sylvain Trias.

Master storyteller Jim Weiss brings you suspense, laughter, and plenty of plot twists. Spooky, not scary! An ancient ghost tries to frighten a new family away from his castle. A scientist's potion reveals old secrets. And a street magician has one last trick up his sleeve. Beloved storyteller Jim Weiss retells these spooky tales from Nathaniel Hawthorne, Rudyard Kipling, and Oscar Wilde.

Die Gruselkabinett Hörspiel Box 8 beinhaltet die Geschichten: "Der Glöckner von Notre Dame" von Victor Hugo, "Die Gespenster-Rikscha" von Rudyard Kipling und "Die obere Koje" von Francis Marion Crawford.