Barrack Room Ballads

Rudyard Kipling

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Rudyard Kipling's 'Barrack Room Ballads' is a collection of poems that vividly capture the experiences of British soldiers in the late 19th century. Written in a simple yet powerful style, the poems provide insight into the daily lives, struggles, and camaraderie of the soldiers. Kipling's use of colloquial language and dialect adds authenticity to the work, making the reader feel as though they are right in the midst of the barracks. This collection not only serves as a testament to the bravery and resilience of the soldiers, but also as a critique of the harsh realities of military life at the time. The poems are both entertaining and thought-provoking, showcasing Kipling's talent for storytelling and social commentary. Rudyard Kipling's own experiences growing up in British India and his later involvement in military affairs undoubtedly influenced the creation of these powerful poems. 'Barrack Room Ballads' is a must-read for anyone interested in military history, poetry, or the works of this renowned author.

Über Rudyard Kipling

Joseph Rudyard Kipling (Bombay, 1865-Londres, 1936), autor de relatos y cuentos infantiles, novelista y poeta, se le recordará, sobre todo, por sus obras infantiles. Entre ellas, destacan El libro de la Selva (1894), el relato corto El hombre que pudo ser rey (1888), la novela de espionaje Kim (1901), y Puck de la colina de Pook (1906), algunos de ellos, llevados al cine. Después de rechazar el premio nacional de poesía Poet Laureat en 1895, la Order of Merit y el título de Sir de la Order of the British Empire, Kipling aceptó el Premio Nobel de Literatura de 1907 convirtiéndose en el ganador más joven hasta la fecha de este premio, y en el primer escritor británico en recibir este galardón.


Verlag:

Good Press

Veröffentlicht:

2019

Druckseiten:

ca. 53

Sprache:

English

Medientyp:

eBook


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