Rudyard Kipling

Departmental Ditties and Barrack Room Ballads (eBook, ePUB)

Echoes of Empire: Satirical Poems of Colonial Life

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In Rudyard Kipling's 'Departmental Ditties and Barrack Room Ballads', readers are transported into the heart of British colonial life through a collection of witty and satirical poems. Kipling's literary style in this book is characterized by his use of humor and keen observations of society, making it a delightful and insightful read. The poems delve into the everyday life of soldiers and bureaucrats in India, shedding light on the complexities and contradictions of the colonial experience. 'Departmental Ditties and Barrack Room Ballads' is a significant work in British literature, reflecting Kipling's admiration for the British Empire and his critical perspective on its impact. This collection showcases Kipling's mastery of language and his ability to capture the essence of his time through verse. Rudyard Kipling's firsthand experiences in British India as the son of a colonial administrator undoubtedly influenced his writing of 'Departmental Ditties and Barrack Room Ballads'. His deep understanding of the culture and politics of the era is evident throughout the poems, offering readers a unique glimpse into the colonial world. I highly recommend this book to those interested in British literature, colonial history, or simply looking to enjoy a masterful collection of poems that stand the test of time.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 164
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664617910
• Artikelnr.: 58501424

Autorenporträt

Joseph Rudyard Kipling (1865 - 1936) was an English journalist, short-story writer, poet and novelist. Kipling's works of fiction include The Jungle Book (1894), Kim (1901) and many short stories, including "The Man Who Would Be King" (1888). His poems include "Mandalay" (1890), "Gunga Din" (1890), "The Gods of the Copybook Headings" (1919), "The White Man's Burden" (1899) and "If-" (1910). He is regarded as a major innovator in the art of the short story; his children's books are classics of children's literature and one critic described his work as exhibiting "a versatile and luminous narrative gift". Kipling was one of the most popular writers in the United Kingdom, in both prose and verse, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Henry James said: "Kipling strikes me personally as the most complete man of genius, as distinct from fine intelligence, that I have ever known." In 1907, at the age of 42, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, making him the first English-language writer to receive the prize and its youngest recipient to date. He was also sounded out for the British Poet Laureateship and on several occasions for a knighthood, both of which he declined.