The White Man’s Burden Poem By Joseph Rudyard Kipling Summary, Notes And Line By Line Analysis In English

Introduction Rudyard Kipling drew into the imperialist mindset in this controversial poem and what he and others perceived as the “white man’s burden.” The poem’s initial intent was to honor the UK royal family’s historic Diamond Jubilee. It first appeared in 1897 but subsequently served as advice for the American troops conquering the Philippines. As … Read more