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.)
Mary Scott
3 months agoMy professor recommended this and the narrative structure is incredibly compelling and well-thought-out. Highly recommended for everyone.
Sandra Martin
3 months agoHaving read this twice, the narrative structure is incredibly compelling and well-thought-out. A valuable addition to my digital library.
Donna Thompson
3 months agoSimply put, it manages to explain difficult concepts in plain English. A true masterpiece of its kind.
Andrew Perez
2 months agoI didn't expect much, but the plot twists are genuinely surprising without feeling cheap or forced. Thanks for making this available.
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James Torres
1 month agoHonestly, the translation seems very fluid and captures the original nuance perfectly. Worth every second of your time.