Monseigneur l'Éléphant by Rudyard Kipling
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Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936
French
"Monseigneur l'Éléphant" by Rudyard Kipling is a short story written in the late 19th century. This story, drawn from Kipling's "Many Inventions," centers around the character of Mulvaney, a soldier who recounts a remarkable encounter involving an elephant and the chaos that ensues. The narrative promises humor and insight into human-animal relatio...
start of the story, the scene is set during a hot evening where the soldiers are tending to twelve government elephants. The protagonist, Térence Mulvaney,, introduces the other soldiers, along with his pet dog, Vixen, who momentarily causes a commotion among the elephants. Mulvaney shares anecdotes about elephants' unpredictable behavior and the cultural perceptions surrounding these majestic creatures. The narrative hints at a past incident where Mulvaney had a memorable encounter with an elephant, building anticipation for the tale to unfold that promises elements of humor, camaraderie, and adventure amidst military life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Ashley Robinson
3 months agoI rarely write reviews but the writing style is poetic but not overly flowery. This book will stay with me for a long time.
James Roberts
5 months agoSimply put, the formatting of this PDF is flawless and easy to read on any device. It is definitely a 5-star read from me.
Deborah Scott
3 months agoI stumbled upon this by accident and it manages to explain difficult concepts in plain English. It exceeded all my expectations.
Lucas Garcia
2 weeks agoIt took me a while to start, but the logical flow of arguments makes it an essential resource for research. This book will stay with me for a long time.
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Michael Harris
5 months agoAs someone who reads a lot, it creates a vivid world that you simply do not want to leave. I will be reading more from this author.