Just so Stories Author:Rudyard Kipling The Just So Stories are a collection of 'explanations' telling "How the Leopard Got His Spts, How the Camel Got His Hump and even How the alphavet Was Made. In these stories Kipling reveals his humor and imagination as well as his interest and background in India. The Just so Stories most clearly exemplify kipling's interest in the language it... more »sel? his use of alliterations, mastery of rhythm, and control of phrashing point up a love of the vehicle of communication which surpasses the concern about content. In this respect these stories typify the music of language: they were written to be told to be read aloud and listened to.« less