Rudyard Kipling’s poem “The Vampire” tells the story of a foolish man’s infatuation with a woman who doesn’t reciprocate his feelings
Kipling, Rudyard
Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was an English novelist, short-story writer, poet, and journalist. Born in Bombay, India, Kipling spent his early childhood there before moving to England for his education. He later returned to India and worked as a journalist, which provided him with rich experiences and inspiration for his literary works.
Kipling gained fame with his literary works, such as “The Jungle Book” (1894), “Kim” (1901), and numerous short stories and poems. Many of his writings were influenced by his experiences in India and the British Empire, often dealing with themes of colonialism, imperialism, and the lives of British soldiers and administrators.
Some of his most famous works include the poem “If—” (1910), the short story collection “The Man Who Would Be King” (1888), and the novel “Captains Courageous” (1897). Kipling’s works often celebrated British imperialism, a viewpoint that has led to controversial opinions about his legacy in modern times.
In 1907, Kipling became the first English-language writer to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature, being recognized for his “power of observation, originality of imagination, virility of ideas, and remarkable talent for narration.” He remains one of the most popular and widely read authors of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with his works translated into numerous languages and adapted into various media.
Despite his literary success, Kipling faced personal tragedies, including the loss of his daughter and his son during World War I. He continued to write until his death in 1936, leaving behind a vast and influential body of work that has shaped the course of English literature.
THE LOOKING-GLASS BY RUDYARD KIPLING
THE LOOKING-GLASS by RUDYARD KIPLING The Queen was in her chamber, and she was middling old, Her petticoat was of satin, and her stomacher was gold. Backwards and forwards and sideways did she pass, Making up her mind to face the cruel looking-glass. The cruel looking-glass that will never show a lass As comely or…
Gunga Din by Rudyard Kipling
Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) Gunga Din You may talk o’ gin and beer When you’re quartered safe out ‘ere, An’ you’re sent to penny-fights an’ Aldershot it; But when it comes to slaughter You will do your work on water, An’ you’ll lick the bloomin’ boots of ‘im that’s got it. Now in Injia’s sunny clime,…