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A fair and sympathetic account of Rudyard Kipling, one of the worlds most popular yet controversial writers. A writer who made his home in four continents, Kipling occupies a unique place in the hearts and minds of readers and remains to date one of the most widely read authors in the world. Why so? This accessible biography by Jad Adams aims at an understanding of the man behind the works and seeks to explain his enduring popularity. Kipling: A Life analyses this enigmatic author not only as an imperialist but also as a sensitive artist of his time. About the Author Jad Adams is an author and television producer who has a reputation for writing challenging biographies of significant figures in art and politics. He is the author of Pankhurst (2003), Gandhi: Naked Ambition (2010) and Tony Benn A Biography (2011).