Barrack-Room Ballads: And Other Verses
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Rudyard Kipling
Binding: Hardback
Published: Methuen and Co., Ltd., 1915
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Some moisture damage
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Rebound copy.
Rudyard Kipling's Barrack Room Ballads And Other Verses presents a vivid collection of poems that chronicle the lives and experiences of British soldiers during the late 19th century. This seminal work illustrates the harsh realities, camaraderie, and often overlooked humanity of the common soldier, offering a unique perspective on imperial service. Kipling's masterful verse captures the distinct voices and dialects of the rank and file, detailing their struggles, triumphs, and moments of quiet reflection. The collection conveys a tone that is at once robust and deeply empathetic, cementing its place as a cornerstone of English poetry. It argues for a deeper understanding of those who served, making it an essential read for enthusiasts of military history and classic literature.
Author: Rudyard Kipling
Binding: Hardback
Published: Methuen and Co., Ltd., 1915
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Some moisture damage
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Rebound copy.
Rudyard Kipling's Barrack Room Ballads And Other Verses presents a vivid collection of poems that chronicle the lives and experiences of British soldiers during the late 19th century. This seminal work illustrates the harsh realities, camaraderie, and often overlooked humanity of the common soldier, offering a unique perspective on imperial service. Kipling's masterful verse captures the distinct voices and dialects of the rank and file, detailing their struggles, triumphs, and moments of quiet reflection. The collection conveys a tone that is at once robust and deeply empathetic, cementing its place as a cornerstone of English poetry. It argues for a deeper understanding of those who served, making it an essential read for enthusiasts of military history and classic literature.