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The horror of war
Category: Writing and Poetry
" Boots " (1909), by Rudyard Kipling , is a dark and repetitive poem that captures the exhaustion and despair of soldiers marching endlessly. The monotonous rhythm of the repeated "Boots—boots—boots—boots" mimics the weight of the never-ending march, symbolizing the oppression of war and the loss of individuality. There is no heroism, only fatigue, dust, and an indistinct future. The poem delves i... » Continue Reading