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He wrote it about Dr Leander Starr Jameson who led a defeated rebellion against the Boers. This turned out to be a disaster as it led to the 2nd Boer war, but Jameson was portrayed as a national hero and the defeat as a victory in the British press.
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The poem "If" was read by several famous figures including Nelson Mandela, John F. Kennedy, and Sir Michael Caine. It's considered one of Rudyard Kipling's most popular and enduring works.
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∙ 14y agoThe poem is ostensibly being read from a father to his son.
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∙ 14y agoAccording to his autobiography "Something of Myself", Rudyard Kipling the poem "I" was inspired by and written about Dr. Leander Starr Jameson.
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∙ 11y agoRudyard Kipling's (Joseph Rudyard Kipling) popular poem IF was first featured in "Rewards and Fairies," which was published in 1910.
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Is the poem 'If' by Rudyard Kipling a ballad?
No.
What is the name of the Kipling poem used in Private Files of J Edgar Hoover?
Hoover was inordinately fond of the poem (If) by Kipling, if that is what you mean.
Who is being address in the poem IF by Rudyard Kipling?
The poem is a father speaking to his son.
Whop wrote the poem If?
Rudyard Kipling
How does Joseph chamberlains differ from Rudyard's Kipling's poem?
chamberlain's speech is addressed to a british audience, whereas kipling's poem is addressed to an american audience
How does Joseph Chamberlain speech differ from Rudyard Kipling's poem?
chamberlain's speech is addressed to a british audience, whereas kipling's poem is addressed to an american audience
What year did Rudyard Kipling write the smugglers poem?
Rudyard Kipling wrote "The Smugglers" poem in 1896.
Is the poem If by Rudyard Kipling a paradox?
No, the poem "If" by Rudyard Kipling is not a paradox. It gives a series of advice and inspirational thoughts on how to navigate life's challenges with grace and integrity.
What well known poem by Rudyard Kipling has a two-letter word for its title?
"If" is a well-known poem by Rudyard Kipling with a two-letter word for its title.
What year was the poem if by Rudyard Kipling published?
The poem "If" by Rudyard Kipling was first published in 1910.
When was the poem If written by Kipling?
Kipling wrote "If" in 1895. It was first pulished in a collection of short stories in 1910
Who wrote the poem Snarleyow?
It was written by Rudyard Kipling.
