Rudyard Kipling Collected editions

Rudyard Kipling (1865 – 1936) was an English writer, poet, and journalist whose works captured the landscapes, cultures, and contradictions of British colonial India. Best known for The Jungle Book, Kim, and his poetry, Kipling combined adventure and folklore with an often-romanticized view of empire.

Awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1907, he was both celebrated for his storytelling and criticized for his imperialist views. His prose and verse — from “If—” to “Gunga Din” — reveal a mastery of rhythm, narrative, and memorable imagery.

Through his artistry, Rudyard Kipling left a complex and enduring legacy in English literature.