Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Departmental Ditties And Barrack Room Ballads - 9781546648918
$11.26
BoD ? Books on Demand
Departmental Ditties And Ballads And Barrack Room Ballads
Product Code:
9789361151965
ISBN13:
9789361151965
Condition:
New
$16.99
$16.11
Sale 5%
The collection is split into two halves. "Departmental Ditties," the first section, is made up of satirical poems that parody the administrative and bureaucratic features of British colonial life in India, the country where Kipling spent a large portion of his formative years. This section's poetry frequently offers amusing perspectives into the daily life of colonial establishment figures such as soldiers and government officials. The narrative and lyrical poetry in the collection's second section, "Ballads and Barrack Room Ballads," depict the experiences of British army soldiers. These poems explore the friendships, struggles, and distinctive features of military life while combining pathos, humour, and astute observations of human nature. All things considered, Kipling's "Departmental Ditties and Ballads and Barrack Room Ballads" exhibits his wit, astute social commentary, and masterful ability to capture the myriad personalities and settings of late 19th-century British colonial and military life.
| Author: Rudyard Kipling |
| Publisher: BoD ? Books on Demand |
| Publication Date: Feb 01, 2024 |
| Number of Pages: 155 pages |
| Language: English |
| Binding: Paperback |
| ISBN-10: 9361151967 |
| ISBN-13: 9789361151965 |
Departmental Ditties And Ballads And Barrack Room Ballads
$16.99
$16.11
Sale 5%
The collection is split into two halves. "Departmental Ditties," the first section, is made up of satirical poems that parody the administrative and bureaucratic features of British colonial life in India, the country where Kipling spent a large portion of his formative years. This section's poetry frequently offers amusing perspectives into the daily life of colonial establishment figures such as soldiers and government officials. The narrative and lyrical poetry in the collection's second section, "Ballads and Barrack Room Ballads," depict the experiences of British army soldiers. These poems explore the friendships, struggles, and distinctive features of military life while combining pathos, humour, and astute observations of human nature. All things considered, Kipling's "Departmental Ditties and Ballads and Barrack Room Ballads" exhibits his wit, astute social commentary, and masterful ability to capture the myriad personalities and settings of late 19th-century British colonial and military life.
| Author: Rudyard Kipling |
| Publisher: BoD ? Books on Demand |
| Publication Date: Feb 01, 2024 |
| Number of Pages: 155 pages |
| Language: English |
| Binding: Paperback |
| ISBN-10: 9361151967 |
| ISBN-13: 9789361151965 |
Related Products
Sale 4%
Sale 8%
