Barrack-room ballads by Rudyard Kipling

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Author Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936
Title Barrack-room ballads
Note Wikipedia page on this work: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barrack-Room_Ballads
Note Reading ease score: 83.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by David Reed, and David Widger
Summary "Barrack Room Ballads" by Rudyard Kipling is a collection of poems written during the late 19th century. The work captures the experiences, camaraderie, and trials of British soldiers, often highlighting themes of folly, bravery, and the challenges faced while serving the Empire. The poems feature voices from various ranks and perspectives, portraying the soldiers’ lives in a rugged, often humorous manner, making the collection a poignant reflection of military service and life in the barracks. The opening portion of "Barrack Room Ballads" introduces readers to several poignant and lively poems that characterize the lives of soldiers, melding pathos with humor. The poem "Danny Deever" depicts the grim reality of a soldier's execution and the somber atmosphere surrounding it, while "Tommy" expresses the disdain the soldiers feel for public perception and outlines the duality of being revered during war yet scorned in peace. Kipling continues this exploration through various other poems, such as "Fuzzy-Wuzzy," celebrating the bravery of their adversaries, and "Gunga Din," a tribute to a native water-bearer who serves with great valor. Collectively, these opening verses set the tone for a series that examines the soldier's experience with a mix of irony, admiration, and critical reflection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Soldiers -- Great Britain -- Poetry
Subject Great Britain. Army -- Military life -- Poetry
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EBook-No. 2819
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Sep 28, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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