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A sweeping verse collection that casts empire, exploration, and duty in bold, piercing light.
This edition gathers Kipling’s The Five Nations, Volume 1 of 2, into a muscular, panoramic poetry experience. Its voices range from sea markers and scouts to soldiers and settlers, all framed by a wary, often ironical view of power and progress. Expect vivid scenes, sharp contrasts, and urgent questions about loyalty, land, and the costs of nationhood.
- Experience maritime myth and frontier ambition through forceful, cadenced language.
- Follow explorers, soldiers, and workers as they navigate duty, discovery, and consequence.
- Encounter provocative portraits of empire, race, and modern civilization across a wide emotional range.
- Reflect on how bold action and hard labor shape nations and identities.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of poems written by a British author in the early 1900s, primarily dealing with the experiences and impact of the British Empire. The author explores complex themes of imperialism, war, and cultural identity through vivid imagery and rhythmic language. The poems offer a nuanced perspective on the relationship between Britain and its colonies, examining the tension between duty, patriotism, and the moral implications of colonial rule. The author's poignant observations on the human cost of war and the clash of cultures provide a timeless meditation on the complexities of power, identity, and the ongoing legacy of colonialism. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781440084522_0
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