Rudyard Kipling , Daniel Karlin (Editor)
Stories and Poems (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198723431
- author:
- Rudyard Kipling , Daniel Karlin (Editor)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 752
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 3.3 x 13 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Anthologies,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Rudyard Kipling's Stories and Poems is a comprehensive collection of his works, showcasing his mastery of both short stories and poetry. Spanning his career from early volumes that brought him fame to later works reflecting on life and loss, this generous selection covers the full range of Kipling's writing. The book includes some of his most famous tales, such as 'The Man who would be King', alongside lesser-known poems from collections like Barrack-Room Ballads. An introduction by Daniel Karlin provides context for Kipling's work, including its political themes and sources of imaginative power. This edition is part of the Oxford World's Classics series, which has made available a broad spectrum of literature over 100 years. With accurate text, expert introductions, and valuable notes, this collection offers a wealth of insight into Kipling's writing.