Verses 1889-1896
Imagery and Patriotism in British Verse CollectionBy Rudyard Kipling
Length5h 48m
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In "Verses 1889-1896," Rudyard Kipling crafts a rich tapestry of poetic expression that reflects the complexities of imperial Britain and the intricate socio-political landscape of the late 19th century. This compilation showcases Kipling's mastery in employing varied poetic forms, from ballads to narrative poems, each encapsulating themes of adventure, colonialism, and the human experience. The collection offers a vivid exploration of life in British India, the notions of duty and honor, as well as the connection between man and nature, illustrating Kipling's keen observation and empathy. His distinctive use of rhythm and local vernacular anchors the reader in the era, making it both a historical document and an artistic statement. Rudyard Kipling, a luminary of British literature and the recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1907, was born in India, an experience that profoundly influenced his writing. His dual cultural identity and time spent in British India provided him with unique insights into the effects of colonialism and the complexity of human relationships. Kipling's early exposure to diverse cultures and storytelling traditions informed his poetic voice, leading to a nuanced and often critical perspective on imperialism. This collection is highly recommended for readers who are interested in an intricate interplay of history, culture, and poetic form. "Verses 1889-1896" invites literary scholars, students, and casual readers alike to delve into Kipling'Äôs profound reflections on society, encouraging a deeper understanding of both the text and the period it represents.
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GenrePoetry
Length5 hrs 48 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 22, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CONTENTS FOLLOWED BY FIRST LINES: BARRACK-ROOM BALLADS 1889-1891
48THE SEVEN SEAS
2BARRACK-ROOM BALLADS AND OTHER VERSES
49A SONG OF THE ENGLISH
3BARRACK-ROOM BALLADS
50THE FIRST CHANTEY
4TOMMY
51THE LAST CHANTEY
5“FUZZY-WUZZY”
52THE MERCHANTMEN
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6SOLDIER, SOLDIER
53M'ANDREW'S HYMN
7SCREW-GUNS
54THE MIRACLES
8CELLS
55THE NATIVE-BORN
9GUNGA DIN
56THE KING
10OONTS
57THE RHYME OF THE THREE SEALERS
11LOOT
58THE DERELICT
12“SNARLEYOW”
59THE ANSWER
13THE WIDOW AT WINDSOR
60THE SONG OF THE BANJO
14BELTS
61THE LINER SHE'S A LADY
15THE YOUNG BRITISH SOLDIER
62MULHOLLAND'S CONTRACT
16MANDALAY
63ANCHOR SONG
17TROOPIN'
64THE LOST LEGION
18THE WIDOW'S PARTY
65THE SEA-WIFE
19FORD O' KABUL RIVER
66HYMN BEFORE ACTION
20GENTLEMEN-RANKERS
67TO THE TRUE ROMANCE
21ROUTE MARCHIN'
68THE FLOWERS
22SHILLIN' A DAY
69THE LAST RHYME OF TRUE THOMAS
23OTHER VERSES
70IN THE NEOLITHIC AGE
24THE BALLAD OF EAST AND WEST
71THE STORY OF UNG
25THE LAST SUTTEE
72THE THREE-DECKER
26THE BALLAD OF THE KING'S MERCY
73AN AMERICAN
27THE BALLAD OF THE KING'S JEST
74THE “MARY GLOSTER”
28WITH SCINDIA TO DELHI
75SESTINA OF THE TRAMP-ROYAL
29THE BALLAD OF BOH DA THONE
76BARRACK-ROOM BALLADS
30THE LAMENT OF THE BORDER CATTLE THIEF
77“BACK TO THE ARMY AGAIN”
31THE RHYME OF THE THREE CAPTAINS
78“BIRDS OF PREY” MARCH
32THE BALLAD OF THE “CLAMPHERDOWN”
79“SOLDIER AN' SAILOR TOO”
33THE BALLAD OF THE “BOLIVAR”
80SAPPERS
34THE SACRIFICE OF ER-HEB
81THAT DAY
35THE EXPLANATION
82“THE MEN THAT FOUGHT AT MINDEN”
36THE GIFT OF THE SEA
83CHOLERA CAMP
37EVARRA AND HIS GODS
84THE LADIES
38THE CONUNDRUM OF THE WORKSHOPS
85BILL 'AWKINS
39THE LEGEND OF EVIL
86THE MOTHER-LODGE
40THE ENGLISH FLAG
87“FOLLOW ME 'OME”
41“CLEARED”
88THE SERGEANT'S WEDDIN'
42AN IMPERIAL RESCRIPT
89THE JACKET
43TOMLINSON
90THE 'EATHEN
44L'ENVOI TO “LIFE'S HANDICAP”
91THE SHUT-EYE SENTRY
45L'ENVOI
92“MARY, PITY WOMEN!”
46THE SEVEN SEAS
93FOR TO ADMIRE
47DEDICATION: To the City of Bombay
94L'ENVOI
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