Rudyard Kipling

Barrack-room Ballads

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Produktbeschreibung

Rudyard Kipling's "Barrack-Room Ballads" offers a powerful glimpse into the lives of British soldiers. These poems, rich with authentic detail and raw emotion, paint a vivid picture of military life. Kipling's work captures the essence of the soldier's experience, exploring themes of camaraderie, hardship, and the realities of war. This collection, a cornerstone of military and general poetry, provides insight into the British army during a pivotal period. Kipling's verse resonates with a timeless quality, offering a compelling and humanizing portrayal of the men who served. Experience the power of "Barrack-Room Ballads," a classic exploration of duty, sacrifice, and the bonds forged in the crucible of conflict. A historical text meticulously prepared for print republication. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 126
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 7mm
• Gewicht: 186g
• ISBN-13: 9781023094801
• ISBN-10: 1023094800
• Artikelnr.: 73929523

Autorenporträt

Rudyard Kipling (1865 1936) was a British author and poet who was born in Bombay, British India. As seen by his evocative depictions of colonial life, Kipling's early years in India had a profound influence on his later works. A large portion of his early years were spent apart from his parents; this is portrayed in his narrative "The Jungle Book." With a wide variety of works, including novels, poetry, and short tales, Kipling's creative career took off. His most famous works are "Kim," a book set in British India, and "The Jungle Book," an anthology of tales that went on to become a classic in children's literature. Kipling was the youngest recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature when it was granted in 1907. Themes of imperialism, patriotism, and the intricacies of cross-cultural relationships were frequently covered in his writings. Because of his imperialist beliefs, Kipling's legacy has come under fire even though he was quite popular during his lifetime. However, his place in literary history has been cemented by his ability to fascinate readers with his storytelling prowess and his effect on adventure literature.