Gilmour, David
The Long Recessional: The Imperial Life of Rudyard Kipling
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141990880
- author:
- Gilmour, David
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Rudyard Kipling's life and work are deeply intertwined with the trajectory of the British Empire. In this superb biography, David Gilmour reveals how Kipling's writing mirrored the rise and fall of the Empire, from its zenith to its final decades. Kipling's famous poem "Recessional" celebrated Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in 1897, but his later work warned of the dangers of Nazism. As Gilmour shows, Kipling was transformed from an apostle of success to a prophet of national decline. His stories and poetry continue to challenge us today, offering a unique insight into how readers saw themselves and the Empire. Gilmour's biography is a masterful exploration of imperial nuance and character, bringing together empathy, distaste, and fastidious detachment. A beautifully written work that sheds new light on Kipling's life, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the writer's subject.
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