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Complete Poetry of Rudyard Kipling: Complete 570+ Poems in One Volume: Songs from Novels and Stories, The Seven Seas Collection, Ballads and Barrack-Room Ballads, An Almanac of Twelve Sports, The Five Nations, The Years Between…

The Complete Poetry of Rudyard Kipling is a vast compilation that encompasses a wide array of Kipling's poetic works. It includes his famous songs from novels and stories, as well as his celebrated collections like The Seven Seas Collection, which showcases his maritime-themed poetry. The Ballads and Barrack-Room Ballads series is renowned for its vivid portrayal of military life. Additionally, the collection includes An Almanac of Twelve Sports, celebrating the spirit of athleticism, and The Five Nations, which reflects on the cultures of England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and the United States. The Years Between… is a collection of poems that spans various themes and emotions. This volume offers readers a comprehensive view of Kipling's poetic talent and his diverse range of subjects. more

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Rudyard Kipling
Rudyard Kipling

Rudyard Kipling was a British poet, short-story writer, and novelist, known for his works reflecting British imperialism and his experiences in India. His most famous works include 'The Jungle Book' and 'Kim'. more

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“So you wish to conquer in the Olympic Games, my friend? And I, too... But first mark the conditions and the consequences. You will have to put yourself under discipline; to eat by rule, to avoid cakes and sweetmeats; to take exercise at the appointed hour whether you like it or not, in cold and heat; to abstain from cold drinks and wine at your will. Then, in the conflict itself you are likely enough to dislocate your wrist or twist your ankle, to swallow a great deal of dust, to be severely thrashed, and after all of these things, to be defeated.”