The Irish Guards in the Great War

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Sprache - Englisch

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"These volumes try to give soberly and with what truth is possible, the experiences of both battalions of the Irish Guards from 1914 to 1918. The point of view is the battalions', and the facts mainly follow the Regimental Diaries, supplemented by the few private letters and documents which such a war made possible, and by some tales that have gathered round men and their actions." (From the Introduction) Joseph Rudyard Kipling (1865–1936) was an English short-story writer, poet, and novelist. He wrote tales and poems of British soldiers in India and stories for children. He is regarded as a major innovator in the art of the short story; his children's books are classics of children's literature; and one critic described his work as exhibiting "a versatile and luminous narrative gift".


About the Author

Joseph Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) stands prominently among the literary figures of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in British India, he was educated in England and returned to India in 1882, where he began his writing career. Kipling's extensive body of work encompasses a variety of genres, including poetry, short stories, novels, and journalism. His narratives often reflected the ambivalence and complexity of the British Empire, with vivid characterizations and an unmistakable narrative voice that has garnered international acclaim. As an author deeply influenced by his experiences in India and his time as a journalist, Kipling infused his work with the themes of colonialism, adventure, and the innate nobility of service. Notable contributions to literature include 'The Jungle Book' (1894), 'Kim' (1901), and 'Just So Stories' (1902). His engagement with war, particularly the First World War, is poignantly chronicled in 'The Irish Guards in the Great War' (1923), a regimental history based on his own son's regiment, which served as a detailed account of the war and an elegy to his late son, who died in battle. Kipling was the first English-language writer to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1907 and remains a contentious yet significant figure in literary history, offering insight into the ethos and ethics of his time. His literary style is noted for its innovations in rhythm and meter and for its clear, forceful narrative presentation.

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Publisher: DigiCat

Genre: Sprache - Englisch

Language: English

Size: 320 Pages

Filesize: 759.6 KB

ISBN: 8596547007494

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