Bambi: A Life in the Woods
The original novel was published in 1923. Translated by Whittaker Chambers.
Bambi’s life in the woods begins happily. There are forest animals to play with and Bambi’s twin cousins, Gobo and beautiful Faline.
But winter comes, and Bambi learns that the woods hold danger — and things he doesn't understand. The first snowfall makes food hard to find. Bambi’s father, a handsome stag, roams the forest, but leaves Bambi and his mother alone.
Then there is Man. He comes to the forest with weapons that can wound an animal. Bambi is scared that Man will hurt him and the ones he loves. But Man can’t keep Bambi from growing into a great stag himself, and becoming the Prince of the Forest.
Felix Salten
Felix Salten (1869–1945) was an Austrian author and critic in Vienna. His most famous work is Bambi (1923).
Bambi
Bambi consists of two books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.