The Years Between - Rudyard Kipling - 1919

Published in 1919, *The Years Between* is a powerful collection of poetry by Rudyard Kipling that captures the turbulent period of World War I and its immediate aftermath. Written during what Kipling called "the years between" peace and war, these poems reflect the author's deeply personal response to the Great War—a conflict that claimed his only son, John, at the Battle of Loos in 1915. The collection ranges from patriotic verses rallying the British spirit, to haunting elegies for the fallen. Kipling's characteristic command of rhythm and his gift for capturing the voice of the common soldier are on full display, while his grief and disillusionment with the war's terrible cost infuse many poems with profound emotional weight. Notable pieces explore themes of sacrifice, duty, loss, and the changing face of Britain and its empire. More than mere war poetry, *The Years Between* stands as a testament to an era of transformation—both for Kipling personally and for the world order that the war irrevocably altered. The collection reveals a poet grappling with modern warfare's devastation while maintaining his faith in endurance and remembrance. - The Years Between - Rudyard Kipling Published 1919, Doubleday, Page & Company, New York Hardcover. Approx. 5x8in. 154pp. Ex-libris marker of a previous owner on front endpaper; another name (?) scratched out on front endpaper. (see photo). Rear board is a little bowed. Gilt on spine is worn. Otherwise in decent vintage condition.