"A Song of the English" by Rudyard Kipling is a collection of poems that explores England's identity and the character of the people, highlighting themes of adventure, heritage, and devotion to their country. With rich images and impactful words, Kipling honors England's history with the sea and its links to the British Empire. Through poems such as "The Coastwise Lights" and "The Song of the Dead," Kipling employs figures of speech to remember the efforts and sacrifices of those who served England at sea. These poems contemplate themes of sacrifice and the tie between England and its descendants, encouraging unity among English citizens everywhere.
A Song of the English
By Rudyard Kipling
Experience England's seafaring spirit and the sacrifices of its people through moving verses that echo with national pride and the call of ancestry.
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About the AuthorJoseph Rudyard Kipling was a Raj-born English journalist, novelist, poet, and short-story writer. His South Asian upbringing is the source of inspiration of most his work.
Joseph Rudyard Kipling was a Raj-born English journalist, novelist, poet, and short-story writer. His South Asian upbringing is the source of inspiration of most his work.
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