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Title: A Song of the English

Note: Reading ease score: 84.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Contents: A song of the English -- The coastwise lights -- The song of the dead -- The deep-sea cables -- The song of the sons -- The song of the cities -- England's answer.

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Summary: "A Song of the English" by Rudyard Kipling is a lyrical collection of poems written during the early 20th century. The book reflects on English identity and the spirit of the English people, portraying themes of adventure, legacy, and loyalty to the homeland. Through vivid imagery and evocative language, Kipling celebrates England's maritime heritage and its connections to the broader British Empire. The content of the book consists of various poems that express a deep pride in English culture and its history, particularly in relation to seafaring and exploration. In sections like "The Coastwise Lights" and "The Song of the Dead," Kipling uses metaphor and personification to immortalize the sacrifices and endeavors of those who have served England on the seas. The verses grapple with themes of blood, sacrifice, and the bond between the motherland and its distant progeny, urging a sense of unity and shared purpose among English citizens both at home and abroad. Through these poignant works, Kipling encapsulates a compelling narrative of national pride and the weight of ancestry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936

Illustrator: Robinson, W. Heath (William Heath), 1872-1944

EBook No.: 37091

Published: Aug 15, 2011

Downloads: 89

Language: English

Subject: Poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: A Song of the English

Note: Reading ease score: 84.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Contents: A song of the English -- The coastwise lights -- The song of the dead -- The deep-sea cables -- The song of the sons -- The song of the cities -- England's answer.

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, Steve Read and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "A Song of the English" by Rudyard Kipling is a lyrical collection of poems written during the early 20th century. The book reflects on English identity and the spirit of the English people, portraying themes of adventure, legacy, and loyalty to the homeland. Through vivid imagery and evocative language, Kipling celebrates England's maritime heritage and its connections to the broader British Empire. The content of the book consists of various poems that express a deep pride in English culture and its history, particularly in relation to seafaring and exploration. In sections like "The Coastwise Lights" and "The Song of the Dead," Kipling uses metaphor and personification to immortalize the sacrifices and endeavors of those who have served England on the seas. The verses grapple with themes of blood, sacrifice, and the bond between the motherland and its distant progeny, urging a sense of unity and shared purpose among English citizens both at home and abroad. Through these poignant works, Kipling encapsulates a compelling narrative of national pride and the weight of ancestry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936

Illustrator: Robinson, W. Heath (William Heath), 1872-1944

EBook No.: 37091

Published: Aug 15, 2011

Downloads: 89

Language: English

Subject: Poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.