Rudyard Kipling

RUDYARD KIPLING

Rudyard Kipling, born on 30 December 1865, was an English poet, short-story writer, journalist and novelist. He is widely remembered for his tales and stories of colonial rule in India and his stories for children. Having awarded the Nobel Prize for literature in 1907, Kipling contributed greatly towards literature. During his childhood, Kipling was deeply influenced by his father, an artist and scholar. Born in India, Kipling loved the languages, cultures and traditions of the subcontinent. Having suffered a rough childhood, his rough encounters as a child played a great role in shaping his career. Kipling earned immense fame in the last decade of the 19th century. During his life, he turned down various awards and honours including a knighthood and the poet laureateship before finally accepting the Nobel Prize. Some of Kipling's famous works include 'Kim', 'The Jungle Book', 'If' and 'Just So Stories'. After spending a considerable amount of his life in England, he moved back to India where he became a man of both worlds. He was accepted by both the British rulers as well as the native population. His English tales for children enchanted young students all over the English speaking world. Kipling left for his heavenly abode on 18 January 1936 due to a painful ulcer. A man of sheer determination and goodwill, Kipling is an inspiration for millions of young writers. 



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