Length5h 48m
About this audiobook
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
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 21, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1VOLUME XI
26THE LAST SUTTEE
2BARRACK-ROOM BALLADS 1889-1891
27THE BALLAD OF THE KING'S MERCY
3BARRACK-ROOM BALLADS AND OTHER VERSES
28THE BALLAD OF THE KING'S JEST
4BARRACK-ROOM BALLADS
29WITH SCINDIA TO DELHI
5TOMMY
30THE BALLAD OF BOH DA THONE
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6“FUZZY-WUZZY”
31THE LAMENT OF THE BORDER CATTLE THIEF
7SOLDIER, SOLDIER
32THE RHYME OF THE THREE CAPTAINS
8SCREW-GUNS
33THE BALLAD OF THE “CLAMPHERDOWN”
9CELLS
34THE BALLAD OF THE “BOLIVAR”
10GUNGA DIN
35THE SACRIFICE OF ER-HEB
11OONTS
36THE EXPLANATION
12LOOT
37THE GIFT OF THE SEA
13“SNARLEYOW”
38EVARRA AND HIS GODS
14THE WIDOW AT WINDSOR
39THE CONUNDRUM OF THE WORKSHOPS
15BELTS
40THE LEGEND OF EVIL
16THE YOUNG BRITISH SOLDIER
41THE ENGLISH FLAG
17MANDALAY
42“CLEARED”
18TROOPIN'
43AN IMPERIAL RESCRIPT
19THE WIDOW'S PARTY
44TOMLINSON
20FORD O' KABUL RIVER
45L'ENVOI TO “LIFE'S HANDICAP”
21GENTLEMEN-RANKERS
46L'ENVOI
22ROUTE MARCHIN'
47THE SEVEN SEAS
23SHILLIN' A DAY
48To the City of Bombay
24OTHER VERSES
49THE SEVEN SEAS
25THE BALLAD OF EAST AND WEST
50A SONG OF THE ENGLISH
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