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100 1 _aKipling, Rudyard,
_d1865-1936
245 1 0 _aIndependence: Rectorial address delivered at St. Andrews October 10, 1923
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-05-28
508 _aMartin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Independence: Rectorial address delivered at St. Andrews October 10, 1923" by Rudyard Kipling is a thought-provoking speech that falls under the category of a philosophical address, written during the early 20th century. This discourse explores themes of self-ownership, individuality, and the inherent human desire for independence, contrasting the current societal atmosphere with historical contexts. Kipling articulates the importance of personal responsibility and the sacrifices required to attain true independence in a conflicting modern world. In this address, Kipling reflects on the significance of independence, both in individual lives and in the broader social context. He discusses the historical struggle of humanity to maintain independence amidst societal pressures and emphasizes the unique challenges faced by the younger generation in the post-World War I era. Through a mix of personal anecdotes and historical insights, he encourages his audience to understand the value of self-sufficiency and the necessity of deliberate choices for achieving true freedom. The speech serves as both a call to action and a philosophical reflection, urging listeners to embrace their agency while navigating the complexities of modern life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1923
653 _aSelf-reliance
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68189
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