American Poetry
Barrack-Room Ballads

Par : Rudyard Kipling

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  • Nombre de pages82
  • PrésentationBroché
  • Poids0.144 kg
  • Dimensions17,0 cm × 22,0 cm × 0,5 cm
  • ISBN979-10-419-8772-6
  • EAN9791041987726
  • Date de parution03/03/2024
  • ÉditeurCulturea

Résumé

"Barrack-Room Ballads" by Rudyard Kipling is a timeless collection of poems that encapsulates the camaraderie, hardships, and adventures of soldiers serving in the British Army during the late 19th century. Published in 1892, this anthology showcases Kipling's keen insight into the lives of ordinary soldiers and his ability to capture their experiences with authenticity and empathy. Drawing inspiration from his own experiences as a journalist and traveler, Kipling's poems in "Barrack-Room Ballads" transport readers to the barracks and battlefields where soldiers live, love, and fight.
Through his vivid imagery and evocative language, he brings to life the sights, sounds, and emotions of military life, from the monotony of garrison duty to the thrill of combat. One of the defining features of this collection is Kipling's use of balladry-a traditional form of storytelling through verse. The ballads in "Barrack-Room Ballads" are characterized by their narrative style, rhythm, and often repetitive refrains, which lend themselves well to oral recitation and communal singing, mirroring the camaraderie and solidarity among soldiers.
Thematically, the poems in "Barrack-Room Ballads" cover a wide range of subjects, including patriotism, courage, loyalty, and the harsh realities of war. Kipling explores the human cost of military service, the bonds forged between soldiers, and the often unspoken struggles faced by those who serve their country.
"Barrack-Room Ballads" by Rudyard Kipling is a timeless collection of poems that encapsulates the camaraderie, hardships, and adventures of soldiers serving in the British Army during the late 19th century. Published in 1892, this anthology showcases Kipling's keen insight into the lives of ordinary soldiers and his ability to capture their experiences with authenticity and empathy. Drawing inspiration from his own experiences as a journalist and traveler, Kipling's poems in "Barrack-Room Ballads" transport readers to the barracks and battlefields where soldiers live, love, and fight.
Through his vivid imagery and evocative language, he brings to life the sights, sounds, and emotions of military life, from the monotony of garrison duty to the thrill of combat. One of the defining features of this collection is Kipling's use of balladry-a traditional form of storytelling through verse. The ballads in "Barrack-Room Ballads" are characterized by their narrative style, rhythm, and often repetitive refrains, which lend themselves well to oral recitation and communal singing, mirroring the camaraderie and solidarity among soldiers.
Thematically, the poems in "Barrack-Room Ballads" cover a wide range of subjects, including patriotism, courage, loyalty, and the harsh realities of war. Kipling explores the human cost of military service, the bonds forged between soldiers, and the often unspoken struggles faced by those who serve their country.
Rudyard Kipling
Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) est l'un des auteurs anglais les plus populaires surtout connu en France pour Le Livre de la jungle, Histoires comme ça, Kim et Stalky and Cie. Né à Bombay, Kipling a travaillé en Inde comme journaliste et a fait de nombreux voyages (Singapour, Hong Kong, le Japon, les Etats-Unis, l'Afrique du Sud, la Nouvelle-Zélande et l'Australie), avant de s'installer aux Etats-Unis, dans le Vermont, où il a écrit plusieurs de ses livres. En 1896, il s'est fixé avec sa famille en Angleterre et a reçu le prix Nobel en 1907. Il est mort en 1936 à l'âge de 70 ans.
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