Length5h 48m
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In "Verses 1889-1896," Rudyard Kipling presents a compelling anthology of poetry that encapsulates his diverse engagement with themes such as imperialism, childhood, and the complexities of human experience. The collection showcases Kipling's distinctive literary style, marked by musicality and vivid imagery, which reflects both his mastery of traditional forms and a willingness to innovate. Set against the backdrop of the late 19th century, a period of significant British expansion and societal change, these verses serve as a microcosm of the era's cultural and political tensions, revealing the intricacies of life within a global empire. Rudyard Kipling, a product of colonial India, drew profoundly on his personal experiences and observations to craft his literary voice. His early life in the Indian subcontinent, coupled with later experiences in England and a deep-seated fascination with the imperial ethos, profoundly influenced his writing, particularly within the context of adventure and the psychological journey of the individual. Kipling's dual identity as both an insider and outsider affords his work a unique depth, plumbing the strains of belonging and alienation. "Verses 1889-1896" is recommended for readers interested in exploring the rich interplay of personal and national identity through poetry. Whether you are a longtime admirer of Kipling or a newcomer to his work, this collection promises a nuanced reflection on the Victorian condition and remains a cornerstone in understanding the literary landscape of its time.
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GenrePoetry
Length5 hrs 48 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 21, 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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