

Joseph Kessel
Tallinn : Kupar, 1993
175 p.
XX sajandi klassika
Softcover used book in good condition
Joseph Kessel's novel "The Lion" is set in a Kenyan wildlife reserve and explores the lives of the people and animals there. The story revolves around a young girl named Patricia and her extraordinary friendship with a lion named King. Patricia, the daughter of the park's director, shares a deep bond with nature. The novel delves into themes of the beauty and danger of the wild, the relationship between humans and animals, and the conflict between civilization and wilderness. The narrative reaches its climax when Patricia's bond with King is threatened, testing their unique connection.