Selected Poems

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Condición del ejemplar: Good. Rudyard Kipling was one of the most popular and widely quoted poets in the English language. Born in Bombay in 1865 and awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1907, he wrote verse that was read, recited and memorized around the world, from schoolrooms and parlors to barracks and music halls. This selection gathers poems from across Kipling’s long career, showcasing the extraordinary range of his voice. Here are the rousing ballads and the soldiers’ songs written in the language of the common man, the haunting evocations of India and the far-flung corners of the British Empire, the poems of the sea, the English countryside and history, and the meditations on duty, loss and endurance. Alongside famous works such as If, Gunga Din, Mandalay, Recessional and The Ballad of East and West are lesser-known pieces that reveal Kipling’s technical mastery, his gift for rhythm and storytelling, and the private grief behind his later work. Often celebrated and often debated, Kipling’s poetry remains vivid, memorable and essential to understanding both the literature and the history of his era. An ideal introduction for new readers and a rewarding collection for those who already know and love his work.