How the Camel Got His Hump

Rudyard Kipling was an English author and poet born in Bombay, India. He is best known for his vivid storytelling and his ability to evoke the cultures and landscapes of the British Empire. His stories often depict the cultural aspects of India, as he spent his early life there. One of his most famous works is The Jungle Book, which features the character of Mowgli, who became one of the best-known figures in children’s literature and adaptations. Other notable works include Kim, The Just So Stories, and many others that earned him recognition as an innovator in the art of the short story. In the given story, Kipling narrates in an engaging manner about a Camel who lived in the middle of a Howling Desert because he was very lazy and did not want to work. Whenever anyone tried to speak to him, he always responded with ‘Humph!’ However, one day a Djinn decided to visit the Camel after receiving complaints from the other animals. When the Djinn confronted the Camel, he was met with the same dismissive word, prompting the Djinn to seriously ponder the situation. What did the Djinn do to make the Camel realize his mistake? How did the Camel end up with his hump? Read this interesting story to find out.