justso

Just So is a series of fantasy and adventure stories written by Rudyard Kipling, published in 1902. The collection comprises twelve tales, each with a distinct setting, character, and moral. The stories are often locus of a romanticized African or Asian setting, where a young boy or girl finds themselves immersed in a world of wonder and danger.

The title "Just So" is often interpreted as an invitation to a fantastical world, free from rational explanation. Kipling's stories within this collection are often anecdotal, meaning that the narrative flows through a series of events as if they have occurred. Each story thus tells its own tale and a unifying thread or purpose is not overtly stated.

Most Just So stories are fable-like, filled with cautionary advice and exploring themes such as friendship, bravery, loyalty, or duty. These are written in an antiquated style, comprised of simple vocabulary and poetry like lines. Subject matter understands and celebrates cultural diversities and pay homage to cultures which may be less commonly recognized.

The stories within the collection are:

* How the Leopard Got His Spots

* How the Camel Got His Hump

* How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin

* How the Leopard Lost His Spots

* How the Elephant Got His Trunk

* Sing a Song of Sixpence

* Jess

* The Elephant and the Dog

* The Crab That Played with the Sea

* The Cat That Walked by Himself

* The Butterfly that Stung

The collection represents an early example of'sagas' as English imperialism curtailed cultural boundaries.