The story of Mowgli, the abandoned "man-cub" who is brought up by wolves
in the jungles of Central India, is one of the greatest literary myths
ever created. As he embarks on a series of thrilling escapades, Mowgli
encounters such unforgettable creatures as the bear Baloo, the graceful
black panther Bagheera and Shere Khan, the tiger with the blazing eyes.
Other animal stories in The Jungle Books range from the dramatic
battle between good and evil in "Rikki-tikki-tav" to the macabre comedy,
"The Undertakers." With The Jungle Books, Rudyard Kipling drew on
ancient beast fables, Buddhist philosophy, and memories of his
Anglo-Indian childhood to create a rich, symbolic portrait of man and
nature, and an eternal classic of childhood. This edition contains both
of Kipling's Jungle Books, as well as "In the Rukh," the story that
introduced readers to Mowgli.
Part of Penguin's beautiful Hardcover Classics series, designed by the
award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, these delectable and collectible
editions are bound in high-quality, tactile cloth with foil stamped into
the design