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When Rudyard Kipling wrote the poem 'If - ' in 1909, he was addressing his 12-yearold son, John, who would die in battle a few short years later during World War I. The famous author's words soon inspired a nation, and the poem has twice been voted Great Britain's favorite. Italian illustrator Giovanni Manna melds the innocence of childhood with the encouraging sentiments expressed by Kipling's words in this tender portrayal of fatherly advice.
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The Master of Whimsy: if (the Chinese and English poetry is painted)(Chinese Edition)
Published by
Zhejiang Juvenile & Children's Publishing House, 2017
ISBN 10: 7559701159
ISBN 13: 9787559701152
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Hardcover
Seller: liu xing, Nanjing, JS, China
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Hardcover. Condition: New. Hardcover. Pub Date: 2017-08-01 Language: Chinese publisher: Zhejiang Children's Publishing house 1909. Rudyard created If this poem. to the 12-year-old son of John. A few years later. John unfortunately died in the Battle of the First World War. But this poem has become an inspiration. widely circulated. In recent years. this poem two times into . Seller Inventory # DP015234