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The Second Jungle Book pulls readers into a gripping late-Victorian tale set in London in 1886, where espionage and danger collide with sharp social satire. This classic work, rooted in political insight, follows the tumultuous life of Mr. Verloc and invites fans of literary fiction to explore moral ambiguity and suspense with wit and intelligence. Ideal for readers who enjoy thought-provoking classics and richly drawn period settings, the tone is tense, intelligent, and quietly adventurous.
In The Second Jungle Book, Conrad's sharp observations and evocative prose illuminate the era’s moral tensions, and the book's structure keeps you turning pages. The experience is engaging: a lean, brisk pace that leads through a web of terrorists, fanatics, and ordinary people caught in the machinery of espionage. Rich in atmosphere and suspense, the narrative invites readers to reflect on power, loyalty, and the blurry lines between heroism and complicity.
After finishing The Second Jungle Book, readers gain a deeper understanding of how fear, duty, and power shape society, and how ordinary people navigate a tangled web of loyalty and deception. It leaves you thinking about human nature and the moral complexities of history, offering a lasting reading experience that invites reflection long after the last page.
Product Details
Author
Rudyard Kipling
Publisher
Rupa Publications India
Number of Pages
240
Language
English
SKU
9788129120625
ISBN
9788129120625
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 295
₹ 250
15% Off
Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) Was Born In Bombay In December 1865. He Returned To India From England Shortly Before His Seventeenth Birthday, To Work As A Journalist First On The Civil And Military Gazette In Lahore, Then On The Pioneer At Allahabad. The Poems And Stories He Wrote Over The Next Seven Years Laid The Foundation Of His Literary Reputation, And Soon After His Return To London In 1889 He Found Himself World-Famous. Throughout His Life His Works Enjoyed Great Acclaim And Popularity, But He Came To Seem Increasingly Controversial Because Of His Political Opinions, And It Has Been Difficult To Reach Literary Judgements Unclouded By Partisan Feeling. Jonathan Swift Jonathan Swift Was An Irish Writer And Clergyman Best Known For His Satirical Works, Including Gulliver’S Travels, A Modest Proposal And A Tale Of A Tub. He Was Born On November 30 1667 In Dublin, Ireland. His Father, Jonathan Swift Sr, Was A Lawyer And His Mother, Abigail Erick Was The Daughter Of A Clergyman. His Mother Moved Back To England When He Was Just A Year Old Leaving Him In The Care Of His Father’S Family In Ireland. His Father Died When He Was Only Seven Years Old. Swift Had A Difficult Childhood As He Was Often Sick And Suffered From Bouts Of Dizziness And Vertigo. Despite This, He Was A Bright Student And Was Eventually Sent To Trinity College In Dublin To Study. After Graduating, Swift Worked As A Secretary For Sir William Temple, A Statesman And Writer. It Was During This Time That Swift Developed His Literary Talents, And He Began To Write Satirical Essays And Poems. Joseph Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) Was Born In India, Although Educated In England. He Was A Prolific Writer And Recognized As A Genius. In 1907 He Was Awarded The Nobel Prize For Literature. His Many Books For Children Includejust So Stories And Kim.