Originally written in 1895, Rudyard Kipling’s iconic poem “If” appeared in one of the author’s last works for children. It is written as a parent’s advice to a child, extolling the virtues of respect and responsibility, and has become a popular favorite all around the world.
Rudyard Kipling was an English author and writer whose works include The Jungle Book and Just So Stories, as well as the poem “If-.” His works captured the cultures and complexities of the British Empire and explored the themes of adventure and identity as well as the tension between individuals and society.
Kipling was born in India in 1865, and his literary career reflects his experiences in British India. Before becoming an internationally acclaimed writer, he was a journalist. In 1907, he became the first English language writer to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature. At the time, he was also its youngest recipient.
