• Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
Kipling and His Soldiers

Kipling and His Soldiers

Hardcover

Literary CriticismGeneral Military History

ISBN10: 102576725X
ISBN13: 9781025767253
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 192
Weight: 0.99
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Kipling and His Soldiers offers an insightful critical analysis of Rudyard Kipling's enduring relationship with the British military as expressed through his literary works. Written by the critic Patrick Braybrooke, this study delves into how Kipling transformed the image of the common soldier-the Tommy Atkins-from a marginalized figure into a celebrated pillar of the British cultural landscape.

Braybrooke examines Kipling's unique ability to capture the authentic voice, hardships, and distinct camaraderie of the rank-and-file soldier. By exploring various poems and prose, the work highlights Kipling's role as a primary interpreter of the military experience for the civilian world. The book discusses the realism, humor, and the specific brand of patriotism found in Kipling's portrayal of life in the barracks and on the battlefield.

1 different editions

Also available

Also from

Braybrooke, Patrick

Also in

Literary Criticism