This edition had all images removed.
Title: An Almanac of Twelve Sports
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, Louise Pattison
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "An Almanac of Twelve Sports" by Rudyard Kipling is a whimsical collection of verses focused on various sports, written during the late 19th century. This unique book blends poetry with themes of leisure and competition, exploring the nuances of twelve different sports through Kipling's characteristic wit and charm. The work reflects the cultural attitudes towards athletics and recreation prevalent in Victorian society. In this almanac, each month is dedicated to a different sport, including hunting, fishing, cricket, and boxing. The poems describe the rituals, camaraderie, and philosophies associated with each activity, often highlighting the social aspects of sportsmanship and the stark realities faced by participants. With a playful tone, Kipling captures the essence of each sport, while also offering critiques and insights into the human condition and society at large. The concluding piece humorously juxtaposes the joys of sporting life against the practicalities of everyday expenses, bringing a cohesive and thoughtful end to the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 74.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936
Illustrator: Nicholson, William, 1872-1949
EBook No.: 34113
Published: Oct 22, 2010
Downloads: 112
Language: English
Subject: Sports in art
Subject: Sports -- Poetry
LoCC: Fine Arts: Print media
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: An Almanac of Twelve Sports
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, Louise Pattison
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "An Almanac of Twelve Sports" by Rudyard Kipling is a whimsical collection of verses focused on various sports, written during the late 19th century. This unique book blends poetry with themes of leisure and competition, exploring the nuances of twelve different sports through Kipling's characteristic wit and charm. The work reflects the cultural attitudes towards athletics and recreation prevalent in Victorian society. In this almanac, each month is dedicated to a different sport, including hunting, fishing, cricket, and boxing. The poems describe the rituals, camaraderie, and philosophies associated with each activity, often highlighting the social aspects of sportsmanship and the stark realities faced by participants. With a playful tone, Kipling captures the essence of each sport, while also offering critiques and insights into the human condition and society at large. The concluding piece humorously juxtaposes the joys of sporting life against the practicalities of everyday expenses, bringing a cohesive and thoughtful end to the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 74.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936
Illustrator: Nicholson, William, 1872-1949
EBook No.: 34113
Published: Oct 22, 2010
Downloads: 112
Language: English
Subject: Sports in art
Subject: Sports -- Poetry
LoCC: Fine Arts: Print media
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.