What’s Wrong with the World · Character
Kipling
The poet and writer, discussed as a voice of imperialism and jingoism.
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Also known as Mr. Rudyard Kipling, Mr. Kipling
First appearance: Part II: Imperialism: Or the Mistake About Man
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In IV: The Fear of the Past: Mentioned indirectly through the critique of jingoism and imperial fear, though not named in the excerpt. Later, in Part II: Imperialism: Or the Mistake About Man: Cited as a representative…
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- IV: The Fear of the Past
- Part II: Imperialism: Or the Mistake About Man
- I: The Charm of Jingoism
- The Need for Narrowness
- X: The Case for the Public Schools
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