Which is the story written in the later part of the 18th century, for the nine-year-old daughter of an Oxford don/ lecturer that still baffles most kids even today?
Options:
A. The Jungle Book
B. The Little Red Riding Hood
C. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
D. The kite Runner
Answers
The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling
Explanation:
The Jungle Book is the story written in the later part of the 18th century. The author is Joseph Rudyard Kipling, an English journalist, story writer, poet and novelist. He was born in India, educated in Britain and returned to India later. The Jungle Book published in 1894 was a collection of short stories. It was one of the most popular works of Kipling.
The story is about a boy who was raised in the jungle by wolves, tiger and bear. The story is set in a forest in Madhya Pradesh and the boy or man cub is named Mowgli. His best friend is a bear called Balu and tehre is also the character of a tiger called Sher Khan. The story is much liked by all children, including Kipling's own daughter for whom he penned this story.
Option A is the answer.