RD1; Biographical Information The devotion an author has towards his audience is what determines the transcendence of his work. Rudyard Kipling was not only an outstanding writer, but a genuine charismatic person very aware of the readers he enthralled through the diversity and genius of his work. Using current events and his own experiences as the leading influences for his poems, stories, and more, he captured the attention of people ranging from the common reader to royal authorities such as King George V. Appealing to the emotions of his audience; Kipling created a series of works that would establish his legacy as one of the masters of poetry and prose. Kipling was born December 30, 1865 in Mumbai, India. At his mother’s wishes, he was
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The journey across the Atlantic resulted in Kipling and Josephine becoming severely ill. Kipling eventually recovered and regained his health; Josephine however, died of pneumonia. Carrie could not bring herself to deliver the news to Kipling being that he was still in recovery during the time Josephine had passed. (Agamben, et al)Eventually, it was Kipling’s publisher who had to deliver the unfortunate news. The family was so devastated Kipling vowed to never return to America. (Cody, Web)
With their recent tragedy, the Kiplings sought to isolate themselves from the media and wished to be left alone. The transition in Kipling’s writing was also evident. He went from writing predominantly works for children to writing works of speculative fiction such as “Thy Servant Dog” or “Limits and Reward” as well as one of his most acclaimed works “Just So Stories” that was dedicated to Josephine in honor of her passing. Kipling never fully recovered from Josephine’s death and so it was reflected in his work. (Agamben et al, …show more content…
Due to their close relationship, John accepted. However, John had severe eyesight problems and had difficulties in regards to being accepted. After Kipling used his connections, he was able to enlist John with the Irish Guard. Later, the Kiplings received the unfortunate news of John’s disappearance in France. Kipling felt guilty for having persuaded John into enlisting, thus brining another tragedy to the already heavily affected family. Kipling himself set out on a search for his son with no luck and never found his son. (Agamben et al, Web) All the family could do at that point and time was mourning the loss of one more child. Another transition in Kipling’s work took place. He produced notable works such as “A Death-Bed” – a poem describing war and its consequences, one of them having been the loss of his child. After the traumatic events in Kipling’s life, he never wrote cheerful works for children like he enjoyed doing. His experiences and current world events shaped the realizations and messages of his work. Both Kipling’s and Carrie’s health quickly deteriorated after these series of events due to the unbearable grief. Kipling died in January 18, 1936 from an ulcer and was buried next to the graves of Thomas Hardy and Charles Dickens. (Cody,
The journey across the Atlantic resulted in Kipling and Josephine becoming severely ill. Kipling eventually recovered and regained his health; Josephine however, died of pneumonia. Carrie could not bring herself to deliver the news to Kipling being that he was still in recovery during the time Josephine had passed. (Agamben, et al)Eventually, it was Kipling’s publisher who had to deliver the unfortunate news. The family was so devastated Kipling vowed to never return to America. (Cody, Web)
With their recent tragedy, the Kiplings sought to isolate themselves from the media and wished to be left alone. The transition in Kipling’s writing was also evident. He went from writing predominantly works for children to writing works of speculative fiction such as “Thy Servant Dog” or “Limits and Reward” as well as one of his most acclaimed works “Just So Stories” that was dedicated to Josephine in honor of her passing. Kipling never fully recovered from Josephine’s death and so it was reflected in his work. (Agamben et al, …show more content…
Due to their close relationship, John accepted. However, John had severe eyesight problems and had difficulties in regards to being accepted. After Kipling used his connections, he was able to enlist John with the Irish Guard. Later, the Kiplings received the unfortunate news of John’s disappearance in France. Kipling felt guilty for having persuaded John into enlisting, thus brining another tragedy to the already heavily affected family. Kipling himself set out on a search for his son with no luck and never found his son. (Agamben et al, Web) All the family could do at that point and time was mourning the loss of one more child. Another transition in Kipling’s work took place. He produced notable works such as “A Death-Bed” – a poem describing war and its consequences, one of them having been the loss of his child. After the traumatic events in Kipling’s life, he never wrote cheerful works for children like he enjoyed doing. His experiences and current world events shaped the realizations and messages of his work. Both Kipling’s and Carrie’s health quickly deteriorated after these series of events due to the unbearable grief. Kipling died in January 18, 1936 from an ulcer and was buried next to the graves of Thomas Hardy and Charles Dickens. (Cody,