The Years Between by Rudyard Kipling
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About this eBook
| Author | Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936 |
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| Title | The Years Between |
| Note | Reading ease score: 85.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Thierry Alberto, L. N. Yaddanapudi, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) |
| Summary | "The Years Between" by Rudyard Kipling is a collection of poems and reflections written in the early 20th century, specifically during the aftermath of World War I. The book encapsulates themes of loss, duty, and the human condition, as Kipling examines the significance of war and its impact on society and individual lives. In "The Years Between," Kipling explores various perspectives on war, sacrifice, and the consequences of human actions. Through his poetic pieces, he addresses the emotional toll on soldiers and their families, reflecting on themes of memory, longing, and honor. Notable poems such as "My Boy Jack" highlight a mother's grief over her son lost in battle, while others, like "The Female of the Species," investigate broader societal insights. Overall, the collection serves as a poignant commentary on the complexities of human experience during and after war, illustrating Kipling’s masterful ability to intertwine personal and collective narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 21777 |
| Release Date | Jun 8, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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