The Writings in Prose and Verse of Rudyard Kipling

Kipling enjoyed early success with his poems but soon became known as a masterful short story writer for his portrayals of the people, history, and culture of his times. In his essay titled "Rudyard Kipling" George Orwell called him "the prophet of British Imperialism in its expansionist phase." Through his works Kipling often focused on the British Empire and her soldiers though today that perspective of imperialism and 'taming the natives' has limited his popularity. Now he is best known for The Jungle Book which has inspired numerous other literary works and adaptations to television and film.