An Almanac of Twelve Sports

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Sprache - Englisch

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This book is a short collection of a dozen poems and one for each month of the year - two-page calendar for 1898 followed by twelve color woodblocks by Nicholson with verses by Kipling on opposing pages, whose language is short but lively and interesting. Each month illustrates a different most popular sports at the end of the 19th century: "Hunting," "Racing," "Boating," "Fishing," "Skating," "Boxing," "Golf," "Shooting," "Archery," etc.


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Rudyard Kipling (1865–1936) was an English journalist, short-story writer, poet, and novelist, who became one of the most popular writers in Britain during his lifetime. Born in Bombay in British India, he is best known for his works of fiction, including 'The Jungle Book' (1894), 'Kim' (1901), and the collection of poems 'Barrack-Room Ballads' (1892). An influential figure in literature, Kipling was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1907, becoming the first English-language writer to receive the prize, and to date he remains its youngest recipient. His writing is marked by a crisp and vivid style that blends storytelling with a deep understanding of the British Empire's culture and complexities. Another lesser-known but charming work of his is 'An Almanac of Twelve Sports' (1898), which is a collaboration with illustrator William Nicholson. This book pairs each month with a different sport, reflecting Kipling's interest in the sporting life and British traditions. His influence on English literature cannot be understated, with his short stories and poems continuing to be studied and celebrated for their mastery of language and exploration of themes such as imperialism, adventure, and the natural world.

Produkt Details

Verlag: DigiCat

Genre: Sprache - Englisch

Sprache: English

Umfang: 10 Seiten

Größe: 1,6 MB

ISBN: 8596547028222

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