"Barrack Room Ballads and Other Verses" is a seminal collection of poetry by Rudyard Kipling that captures the grit, humor, and daily struggles of the British soldier during the height of the British Empire. Written largely in the vernacular of the "Tommy Atkins" figure, these poems offer a vivid and rhythmic portrayal of life on the front lines and in the barracks, particularly within the context of the Indian subcontinent. The collection includes some of Kipling's most enduring works, such as "Gunga Din," "Mandalay," and ...
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"Barrack Room Ballads and Other Verses" is a seminal collection of poetry by Rudyard Kipling that captures the grit, humor, and daily struggles of the British soldier during the height of the British Empire. Written largely in the vernacular of the "Tommy Atkins" figure, these poems offer a vivid and rhythmic portrayal of life on the front lines and in the barracks, particularly within the context of the Indian subcontinent. The collection includes some of Kipling's most enduring works, such as "Gunga Din," "Mandalay," and "Tommy," which have left an indelible mark on English literature and popular culture. Kipling's mastery of the ballad form brings a musicality to the harsh realities of Victorian military service, blending patriotic sentiment with a stark, often critical look at the treatment of the common soldier. Beyond the military-themed verses, the "Other Verses" section explores broader philosophical and imperial themes, showcasing the author's versatility and keen observation of the human condition. This work remains a cornerstone of late 19th-century literature, providing essential insight into the cultural and social atmosphere of the era. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Add this copy of Barrack-Room Ballads and Other Verses to cart. $9.90, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1892 by Methuen & Co.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Octavo. Faded Backstrip. Bumped Edges. Shelf Wear Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of Barrack-Room Ballads and Other Verses to cart. $9.90, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1907 by Methuen & Co.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of Barrack-Room Ballads and Other Verses to cart. $9.94, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1898 by Methuen & Co.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. 8vo. Red cloth binding. Gilt lettering on backstrip. Pages are untrimmed. Binding is fair. Pages are clean. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of Barrack-Room Ballads and Other Verses to cart. $9.94, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1897 by Methuen & Co.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Clean text; age toned; light foxing; edges worn; gilt text on spine; spine splitting; binding loose; Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of Barrack-Room Ballads and Other Verses to cart. $10.00, good condition, Sold by John C. Newland rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cheltenham, Glos., UNITED KINGDOM, published 1893 by Methuen.
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Used-Good. Good hardback. 6th edition, 1893, in brown cloth with gilt. Owner's name on front free end paper; pages yellowed, with browning to untrimmed fore-edges. Spine worn, with small loss at head, & dull gilt. Boards a little scuffed, with bump to bottom corner of back board.
Add this copy of Barrack Room Ballads and Other Verses to cart. $11.98, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Baltimore rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Halethorpe, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Fredonia Books (NL).
Add this copy of Barrack Room Ballads and Other Verses to cart. $14.00, good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Fredonia Books (NL).
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Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
Add this copy of Barrack-Room Ballads and Other Verses to cart. $15.36, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1908 by Methuen & Co.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of Barrack-Room Ballads and Other Verses to cart. $15.56, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1899 by Methuen & Co.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Cloth bound; backstrip torn; gilt text on spine; spine splitting; edges scruffed; clean text; Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of Barrack-Room Ballads and Other Verses to cart. $16.35, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1914 by Methuen & Co.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 250grams, ISBN:
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