Ananya Panday goes on a book shopping spree in Lisbon; here’s what she bought

"My kind of shopping," Ananya Panday wrote

Ananya Panday bought these books recently (Source: Ananya Panday/Instagram)

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Ananya Panday is reportedly vacationing in Lisbon in Portugal with rumoured beau Aditya Roy Kapur, according to pictures going viral on social media. While enjoying her summer holiday, the actor delighted her fans by sharing her shopping preferences on Instagram. “My kind of shopping,” the actor wrote.

In her post, Ananya revealed her affinity for classic literature, showcasing three beloved books: Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book, Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, and James Matthew Barrie’s Peter Pan. Take a look.

Ananya indulges in some book shopping (Source: Ananya Panday/Instagram)

With this glimpse into her shopping choices, Ananya showcased her appreciation for timeless tales and literary adventures. As she dives into the fantasy world of these famous books, let’s know more about them.

The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling

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Published in 1894, it is a collection of stories by renowned English author Rudyard Kiping. Most of the characters in these stories are animals, such as Shere Khan the tiger, and Baloo the bear. However, the protagonist is the boy or ‘man-cub’ Mowgli who is raised in the jungle by wolves. The stories encapsulate Mowgli’s journey of learning the laws of the jungle with the help of his animal friends.

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll

Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There is a 1871 novel by Lewis Carroll. It is the sequel to Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. In this book, Alice — one of the most popular characters in English literature — enters a fantastical land by climbing through a mirror into the world that she can see beyond it. There, she finds that, just like a reflection, everything is reversed.

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Peter Pan by James Matthew Barrie

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Peter Pan is a renowned creation by JM Barrie, initially presented as a play in 1904 and later adapted into a novel titled Peter and Wendy in 1911, sometimes referred to as Peter Pan and Wendy. This captivating tale revolves around Peter Pan, a playful and forever-young boy with the extraordinary ability to fly. Set in the enchanting realm of Neverland, the story takes readers on a thrilling journey alongside Peter Pan as he encounters mermaids, fairies, ‘Indians’ (American Indians), and pirates, embarking on countless exciting adventures.

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