The lion

the Lion is a Romance of Joseph Kessel published in 1958.

Synopsis

A tourist goes in a natural reserve to the foot of the Kilimandjaro where it meets Patricia, the girl of the director, who hides a sturdy character. The young girl has a gift: she lives in symbiosis with the animals of the park and is dependant of friendship with King, a lion of the reserve. But one day, a warrior Masaï the proposal. To conquer its heart, he wants to show him his value by killing a lion which is King being.

Editions

  • Hatchet youth
edition Gallimard collection Folio

External bonds

summary complementary to the book

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