Length5h 48m
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Rudyard Kipling's "Verses 1889-1896" is a compelling anthology that captures the essence of the poet's early career, marked by vivid imagery and rhythmic linguistic dexterity. The collection reflects the socio-political landscape of the British Empire during the late 19th century, blending personal sentiment with broad cultural themes. Kipling's verses are characterized by a masterful employment of meter and rhyme, encapsulating both the grandeur and the gritty realities of empire, encapsulated in a style that is both accessible and profound. Themes of colonialism, identity, and the human experience resonate throughout, making this work not only a reflection of the author's personal beliefs but also a mirror to the historical context of the era. Rudyard Kipling, a product of colonial India, was deeply influenced by his surroundings and the complexities of empire. His upbringing, marked by a blend of British and Indian cultures, imbued him with a rich understanding of the nuances of colonial life. This background informed much of his writing, as he grappled with questions of loyalty, belonging, and the moral implications of imperialism, leading to a nuanced portrayal of both the British and the colonized. "Verses 1889-1896" is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the intricate interplay between literature and history. Kipling's powerful voice and evocative style not only illuminate the period but also invite readers to reflect on contemporary issues of identity and belonging. This collection is essential for both literary scholars and general readers alike, ensuring Kipling's role as a significant figure in the canon of Victorian poetry.
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GenrePoetry
Length5 hrs 48 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 16, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1VOLUME XI
49THE SEVEN SEAS
2BARRACK-ROOM BALLADS 1889-1891
50A SONG OF THE ENGLISH
3BARRACK-ROOM BALLADS AND OTHER VERSES
51THE FIRST CHANTEY
4BARRACK-ROOM BALLADS
52THE LAST CHANTEY
5TOMMY
53THE MERCHANTMEN
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6“FUZZY-WUZZY”
54M'ANDREW'S HYMN
7SOLDIER, SOLDIER
55THE MIRACLES
8SCREW-GUNS
56THE NATIVE-BORN
9CELLS
57THE KING
10GUNGA DIN
58THE RHYME OF THE THREE SEALERS
11OONTS
59THE DERELICT
12LOOT
60THE ANSWER
13“SNARLEYOW”
61THE SONG OF THE BANJO
14THE WIDOW AT WINDSOR
62THE LINER SHE'S A LADY
15BELTS
63MULHOLLAND'S CONTRACT
16THE YOUNG BRITISH SOLDIER
64ANCHOR SONG
17MANDALAY
65THE LOST LEGION
18TROOPIN'
66THE SEA-WIFE
19THE WIDOW'S PARTY
67HYMN BEFORE ACTION
20FORD O' KABUL RIVER
68TO THE TRUE ROMANCE
21GENTLEMEN-RANKERS
69THE FLOWERS
22ROUTE MARCHIN'
70THE LAST RHYME OF TRUE THOMAS
23SHILLIN' A DAY
71IN THE NEOLITHIC AGE
24OTHER VERSES
72THE STORY OF UNG
25THE BALLAD OF EAST AND WEST
73THE THREE-DECKER
26THE LAST SUTTEE
74AN AMERICAN
27THE BALLAD OF THE KING'S MERCY
75THE “MARY GLOSTER”
28THE BALLAD OF THE KING'S JEST
76SESTINA OF THE TRAMP-ROYAL
29WITH SCINDIA TO DELHI
77BARRACK-ROOM BALLADS
30THE BALLAD OF BOH DA THONE
78“BACK TO THE ARMY AGAIN”
31THE LAMENT OF THE BORDER CATTLE THIEF
79“BIRDS OF PREY” MARCH
32THE RHYME OF THE THREE CAPTAINS
80“SOLDIER AN' SAILOR TOO”
33THE BALLAD OF THE “CLAMPHERDOWN”
81SAPPERS
34THE BALLAD OF THE “BOLIVAR”
82THAT DAY
35THE SACRIFICE OF ER-HEB
83“THE MEN THAT FOUGHT AT MINDEN”
36THE EXPLANATION
84CHOLERA CAMP
37THE GIFT OF THE SEA
85THE LADIES
38EVARRA AND HIS GODS
86BILL 'AWKINS
39THE CONUNDRUM OF THE WORKSHOPS
87THE MOTHER-LODGE
40THE LEGEND OF EVIL
88“FOLLOW ME 'OME”
41THE ENGLISH FLAG
89THE SERGEANT'S WEDDIN'
42“CLEARED”
90THE JACKET
43AN IMPERIAL RESCRIPT
91THE 'EATHEN
44TOMLINSON
92THE SHUT-EYE SENTRY
45L'ENVOI TO “LIFE'S HANDICAP”
93“MARY, PITY WOMEN!”
46L'ENVOI
94FOR TO ADMIRE
47THE SEVEN SEAS
95L'ENVOI
48To the City of Bombay
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