The Five Nations, Volume II by Rudyard Kipling
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"The Five Nations, Volume II" by Rudyard Kipling is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century, reflecting on British colonialism and military life, particularly during the South African War. This volume showcases Kipling's observations and sentiments about war, bravery, and the complexities of identity in a colonial context, ultimately presenting a commentary on the British Empire's values and experiences. The content of this volume includes a variety of poems
that depict the lives, thoughts, and emotions of soldiers during military campaigns in South Africa. Kipling uses vivid imagery and colloquial language to capture the experiences of both British forces and their adversaries, often evoking themes of sacrifice, camaraderie, and the harsh realities of war. Notable pieces in this collection, such as "The Lesson" and "The Married Man," explore the personal struggles and reflections of soldiers, while poems like "South Africa" and "CColumns" illustrate the landscape of the conflicts and the moral questions surrounding imperialism. Through these works, Kipling provides a complex portrayal of the military life that resonates with both nostalgia and critique. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Five Nations, Volume II |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Five_Nations |
| Contents | The old issue -- Bridge-guard in the Karroo -- The lesson -- The files -- The reformers -- Dirge of dead sisters -- The islanders -- The peace of Dives -- South Africa -- The settler -- Chant-pagan -- M.I. -- Columns -- The parting of the columns -- Two kopjes -- The instructor -- Boots -- The married man -- Lichtenberg -- Stellenbosh -- Half-ballad of Waterval -- Piet -- "Wilful-missing" -- Ubique -- The return -- Recessional. |
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Produced by deaurider, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 60261 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-60261-5 |
| Release Date | Sep 8, 2019 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 652 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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