Rudyard Kipling: His Life And Work
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Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket - paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A landmark work in literary biography, Rudyard Kipling: His Life and Work presents the definitive account of one of Britain's most celebrated and complex writers. Charles Carrington chronicles Kipling's extraordinary journey from his childhood in colonial India to his rise as the voice of the British Empire, illuminating the personal experiences that shaped his iconic stories, poems, and novels. Drawing on privileged access to Kipling's personal papers and the cooperation of his family, Carrington delivers a richly detailed portrait that balances the public legend with the private man. The biography argues persuasively that Kipling's work cannot be understood without a deep appreciation of the imperial world he inhabited and the emotional turbulence that ran beneath his celebrated prose. Authoritative, thorough, and compellingly written, this remains an essential volume for anyone seeking to understand the genius behind The Jungle Book, Kim, and If—.
Author: Charles Carrington
Format: Paperback
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket - paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A landmark work in literary biography, Rudyard Kipling: His Life and Work presents the definitive account of one of Britain's most celebrated and complex writers. Charles Carrington chronicles Kipling's extraordinary journey from his childhood in colonial India to his rise as the voice of the British Empire, illuminating the personal experiences that shaped his iconic stories, poems, and novels. Drawing on privileged access to Kipling's personal papers and the cooperation of his family, Carrington delivers a richly detailed portrait that balances the public legend with the private man. The biography argues persuasively that Kipling's work cannot be understood without a deep appreciation of the imperial world he inhabited and the emotional turbulence that ran beneath his celebrated prose. Authoritative, thorough, and compellingly written, this remains an essential volume for anyone seeking to understand the genius behind The Jungle Book, Kim, and If—.