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Complete Verse by Rudyard Kipling

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Book name: Complete Verse (2024)
Category: Adventure
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Language: English
Publication data: Jan. 1, 1940, midnight
This comprehensive collection brings together the entire range of verse from a celebrated British author, known for his deep engagement with the British Empire and its complexities. The anthology showcases a variety of poetic forms and themes, from the author's early, vivid ballads of imperial life, to his later, more reflective poetry. It includes his most famous works that have entered the public consciousness for their rousing rhythms and memorable lines, as well as lesser-known poems that reveal a more intimate and contemplative side of the poet. The collection is a testament to the author's versatility and enduring impact on English literature, offering insights into the cultural attitudes of his time while also exploring universal themes of adventure, courage, and identity. The 11232nd greatest book of all time

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Rudyard Kipling

Rudyard Kipling

15 books

Joseph Rudyard Kipling was a 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 cri… Read more