Beginnings :: Kipling

Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was the epitome of the Victorian British gentleman poet. Although out of fashion today, his many stories, poems, novels and other writings are particularly apt for the time arc of Richard Carr and his family and also, for John and Katherine Maltwood. All shared the same context of British Imperialism and all were adventurous, world travelers. Kipling’s words embody the spirit of his age and like Emily Carr’s ring with authenticity.

British officers meet with defeated Indian forces in Bengal. 1757 marked the start of the British Empire in India.

“When Drake went down to the Horn
And England was crowned thereby,
‘Twixt seas unsailed and shores unhailed
Our Lodge- our Lodge was born
(And England was crowned thereby!)”
x x x x
But standeth even so
As now we witness here,
While men depart, of joyful heart,
Adventure for to know
(and now bear witness here!)
The Song of the Dead - Kipling