Barrack-Room Ballads And Other Verses

Author: Rudyard Kipling
Binding: Hardback
Published: Methuen and Co., 1892

Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket – some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner

Barrack-Room Ballads And Other Verses presents a collection of powerful poetry that chronicles the lives and experiences of British soldiers during the height of the Empire. Kipling’s masterful verse illustrates the camaraderie, hardships, and unique perspectives of those serving in distant lands. The collection captures the raw emotion and everyday realities of military existence with a distinctive rhythm and voice. It offers a vivid portrayal of a bygone era, reflecting on themes of duty, sacrifice, and the human spirit under pressure. This volume stands as a testament to Kipling’s enduring literary legacy and his profound understanding of the common soldier.