The Works Of Rudyard Kipling: Departmental Ditties, And Ballads And Barrack Room Ballads (1899) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781166667818)

The Works of Rudyard Kipling: Departmental Ditties, and Ballads and Barrack Room Ballads (1899) is a collection of poems by the renowned British author Rudyard Kipling. The book is divided into two parts, the first being Departmental Ditties, a series of satirical poems that poke fun at the bureaucracy and politics of the British Empire. The second part is Ballads and Barrack Room Ballads, a collection of poems that depict the lives of soldiers and the military culture of the British Army. The poems in Departmental Ditties are written in a light-hearted and humorous tone, and they provide a satirical commentary on the inner workings of government departments. The poems cover a range of topics, from the mundane tasks of office workers to the grandiose ambitions of politicians. The poems in Ballads and Barrack Room Ballads, on the other hand, are more serious in tone and offer a glimpse into the lives of soldiers. Kipling draws on his own experiences as a journalist in India and his interactions with soldiers to create vivid and realistic portrayals of military life. The poems cover a range of topics, from the camaraderie of soldiers to the horrors of war. Overall, The Works of Rudyard Kipling: Departmental Ditties, and Ballads and Barrack Room Ballads (1899) is a fascinating collection of poems that offers a unique perspective on British society and military culture at the turn of the 20th century. Kipling's writing is witty, insightful, and evocative, and his poems continue to be celebrated and studied to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Rudyard Kipling
ISBN-10: 1166667812
ISBN-13: 9781166667818
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 396
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.65lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d