Project Gutenberg 2008-06-29 Public domain in the USA. 437 Kipling, Rudyard 1865 1936 Kipling, R. (Rudyard) Kipling, Joseph Rudyard Verses 1889-1896 The Writings in Prose and Verse of Rudyard Kipling, Volume XI Produced by Judith Boss and David Widger "Verses 1889-1896" by Rudyard Kipling is a collection of poetry written during the late 19th century, comprising verses that reflect on the lives, experiences, and struggles of soldiers and civilians during the British Empire, particularly in India. The poems delve into themes of duty, bravery, and the harsh realities of military life, often highlighting the camaraderie and challenges faced by soldiers known colloquially as "Tommy," along with their relationships with the local populations they encounter. The opening of this collection introduces several poems, showcasing Kipling's ability to fuse storytelling and verse. Notable pieces like "Danny Deever," "Tommy," and "Gunga Din" set the tone for the collection, presenting vivid narratives of soldiers grappling with emotions such as fear, honor, and nostalgia. Through a mix of dialect and formality, the first portion conveys a range of perspectives, from the gruff camaraderie of soldiers in barracks to reflections on sacrifice and loyalty amid the backdrop of imperial conflict. Overall, this beginning hints at Kipling's rich character portrayals and keen insights into the lives of those who served during that tumultuous period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Poetry India -- Poetry PR Text Category: Poetry Category: British Literature 381316 2025-07-01T04:59:41.053125 text/html 396982 2021-01-28T00:57:30 text/html; charset=utf-8 134632 2021-01-28T00:57:30 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 210137 2025-07-01T04:59:50.201069 application/epub+zip 219238 2025-07-01T04:59:43.071102 application/epub+zip 219238 2025-07-01T04:59:41.867105 application/epub+zip 418789 2025-07-01T04:59:53.886065 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 409682 2025-07-01T04:59:49.419055 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 384507 2022-09-01T05:21:36.303962 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 348972 2025-07-01T04:59:40.550095 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 348891 2018-03-09T10:35:54 text/plain; charset=utf-8 129927 2018-03-18T12:37:44 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 346681 2008-06-29T13:22:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 129631 2008-06-29T13:24:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20664 2025-07-01T04:59:54.006035 application/rdf+xml 14394 2025-07-01T04:59:42.365081 image/jpeg 3611 2025-07-01T04:59:42.115084 image/jpeg 202737 2025-07-01T04:59:41.082098 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia