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portada Barrack-room ballads
Type
Physical Book
Publisher
Author
Year
2026
Language
English
Pages
88
Format
Paperback
Dimensions
22.9x15.2x0.5 cm
ISBN13
9789374594483

Barrack-room ballads

Rudyard Kipling (Author) · Alpha Edition · Paperback

Barrack-room ballads - Rudyard Kipling

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Synopsis "Barrack-room ballads"

A bugle's call pierces the morning mist, and the weary march of soldiers echoes across distant fields-here, the raw pulse of army life is rendered with startling clarity and emotion. In these pages, the reader is drawn into the barracks, the parade grounds, and the uncertain quiet between battles, where the camaraderie and hardship of the British soldier are set to verse. Through ballad poetry that pulses with the rhythm of marching boots and the hush of waiting hearts, the collection captures the spirit, sacrifice, and irony of the military experience during the late nineteenth century. The poems move deftly between the raucous humour of the mess hall and the sombre realities of war, offering a nuanced portrait of empire, duty, and the cost of service.

This is not merely a volume of war poetry or colonial era poems-it is a living tapestry of voices, from the ranks of the British Empire, whose stories might otherwise fade into silence. Each poem reveals the complexities of soldier life, the bonds forged under fire, and the enduring questions of loyalty and loss. The language is both direct and musical, making these verses as immediate and affecting today as when they first appeared. For readers drawn to Victorian poetry, military poems, or the rich tradition of classic English poems, this work stands as an essential testament to a world both distant and familiar.

This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure.

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