Collected Stories (Everyman's Library)

I got this so that my husband could read stories to my 10-year-old granddaughter -- he loves to read, she loves to be read to. Kipling provides adventure and different cultures, so I figured it would entertain them both. I had not factored in how limited our vocabularies are today. My husband had to stop frequently to explain words; occasionally, he would have to look one up. They both still enjoyed the stories. (I also think it did my granddaughter good to learn that even grown ups have to look up words; there is no stigma to using a dictionary -- or in our case, the internet.)I would recommend the book to anyone who wants their child to achieve a high score on the verbal SAT, but I think a child would be better off to have it read to him than to read it solo.The book itself is large and heavy (hardback), but the print is a comfortable size.

If you like Kipling's India,this is for you

For anybody who wants to go on a true journey. These stories never disappoint.

Kipling always knocks it out of the park. Too bad they did not bury him at the south pole so that he could be revived one day and restored to life to write more stories. He is a master craftsman of the written word.

I love Kipling, but I did not give the fifth star because this collection does not have some stories in it that I'd like to see. But it does have "The Eye of Allah", a story everyone should read.

Very nicely bound handsome edition with wonderful stories. I cannot wait to dig in. I am 65 and have not read Kipling's stories for 40 years (college). My all time favorite book as a child was Rikki Tikki Tavi and from there I became a Kipling fan.

Greatness

This is a handsome edition of one of the greatest writers of stories in English; but be aware that this is far from a complete "Collected" edition! E.g., where is "They," perhaps Kipling's most moving story of all?

Excellent purchase and Amazon service second to none. The quality of this book is so good and the price unbeatable

Great editing and book! The content is obviously your own opinion

Not a complete collection, many good stories of Kipling missing.

Enjoyed reading a timeless story which was very pleasant and relaxing.

This book is a great collection of Rudyard Kipling’s short stories. He was a master of several literary genres. Most of these stories take place in India and involve Indian culture. I enjoyed several of his horror and science fiction stories. This book is a must have for fans of Victorian literature.