| Author |
Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936 |
| Title |
The Seven Seas
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 84.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Stephen Hope, Joseph Cooper, Stephen Blundell, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"The Seven Seas" by Rudyard Kipling is a collection of poems written in the late 19th century. This work reflects Kipling's keen observations on the themes of adventure, maritime life, and the British Empire during the height of its power. The poems evoke the beauty and dangers of the sea, the struggles of seafarers, and the cultural intersections inherent in the world of exploration. At the start of the collection, the author dedicates the work to the city of Bombay, celebrating its spirit and significance. The opening poems, which include "A Song of the English" and "The First Chantey," encapsulate the pride and camaraderie among mariners and their connection to the sea. Through rhythm and vivid imagery, Kipling presents a vibrant tableau of life at sea, where sailors face the perils of their trade while also finding joy and solace in their bonds to each other and their homeland. These themes set the stage for further exploration throughout the rest of the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Sea poetry
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
27870 |
| Release Date |
Jan 22, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jul 5, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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