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100 1 _aKipling, Rudyard,
_d1865-1936
245 1 0 _aDepartmental ditties and Ballads and Barrack-room ballads
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
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 2005-04-01
508 _aProduced by Ted Garvin, and David Widger
520 _a"Departmental Ditties and Barrack Room Ballads" by Rudyard Kipling is a collection of poetry written during the late 19th century. The work is characterized by its humorous and satirical exploration of military and colonial life, particularly focusing on the British Empire's presence in India. Through a series of ballads and verses, Kipling offers insight into the lives, struggles, and peculiarities of soldiers and bureaucrats, often evoking themes of camaraderie, folly, and the complexities of imperialism. The opening of this collection introduces readers to Kipling's distinctive style, employing a mix of humor and keen observation. The initial verses set the tone for the book by discussing the shared experiences and unspoken truths of military life, hinting at the challenges faced by those serving far from home. Through characters like Ahasuerus Jenkins and Potiphar Gubbins, Kipling illustrates the absurdities and eccentricities encountered in military ranks and civilian life, deftly blending anecdotes of personal failings with broader societal critiques. This engaging introduction primes readers for a series of tales that are both entertaining and thought-provoking, making the collection appealing to those interested in historical commentary as well as poetry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHumorous poetry, English
653 _aEnglish poetry -- 19th century
653 _aSoldiers -- Great Britain -- Poetry
653 _aGreat Britain. Army -- Military life -- Poetry
653 _aIndia -- History -- British occupation, 1765-1947 -- Poetry
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7846
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