Kipling

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Definition

Proper noun: - Rudyard Kipling: An English author, born in India, renowned for his works of fiction, poetry, and children's literature, often exploring themes of British imperialism, adventure, and the lives of soldiers and animals. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1907.

Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • We studied a poem by Kipling in our literature class.
    • Kipling's portrayal of India is complex and controversial.
Advanced Usage
  • "Kiplingesque" (adjective): Resembling or characteristic of the style or themes of Rudyard Kipling's works.
    • The novel's adventurous, colonial setting felt distinctly Kiplingesque.
Variants and Related Words
  • Kiplingesque (adj): In the manner or style of Kipling.
Synonyms
  • Author: writer, novelist, poet.
  • The Bard of Empire: (a historical epithet sometimes used for Kipling).
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • "The Law of the Jungle": A phrase popularized by Kipling in , meaning the rules for survival in a harsh, competitive environment.
    • In this business, it's the law of the jungle—only the strongest survive.
  • "East is East, and West is West": A line from Kipling's poem "The Ballad of East and West," often used to suggest fundamental differences between cultures.
    • He quoted Kipling, saying "East is East, and West is West," to emphasize the cultural divide.
Noun
  1. English author of novels and poetry who was born in India (1865-1936)

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