Selected Poetry
Selected Poetry by Rudyard Kipling, published by Penguin Books in 1992, presents a curated collection of the author’s diverse poetic works. This edition, comprising 318 pages, showcases Kipling’s innovative use of language and his exploration of various themes, reflecting his development as a poet. The selection includes early celebrations of British expansion as well as later, more somber reflections, providing a window into Kipling’s evolving artistic vision and the historical context of the British Empire during the early twentieth century.
Readers will find a range of Kipling’s poetry that captures both the exuberance of imperialism and the poignant realities of loss, particularly in pieces inspired by personal tragedy. The compilation highlights Kipling’s unique voice and his ability to convey complex emotions through his writing. This edition serves as a testament to his literary contributions, offering insights into the cultural and political landscape of his time while showcasing the depth and originality of his work.
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“Now this is the Law of the Jungle—as old and as true as the sky;And the Wolf that shall keep it may prosper,but the Wolf that shall break it must die.”— The Law of the JungleKipling’s innovative experiments with language—especially the dialects of the ordinary soldier—won him many admirers, and still stand out as truly modern today. Compiled here, this selection of his eclectic poetry shows the development of Kipling’s talent, his deepening maturity and the growing somberness of his poetic vision. Ranging from early, exhilarating celebrations of British expansion overseas, including and , to the dignified and inspirational and the later, deeply moving —inspired by the death of Kipling’s only son—it clearly illustrates the scope and originality of his work. It also offers a compelling insight into the Empire both at its peak and during its decline in the early years of the twentieth century.(1865-1936) is often regarded as the unofficial Laureate of the British Empire. Yet his writing reveals a ferociously independent figure, at times violently opposed to the dominant political and literary tendencies of his age. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1907 “in consideration of the power of observation, originality of imagination, virility of ideas and remarkable talent for narration which characterize the creations of this world-famous author.”
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