The Rudyard Kipling Library

Rudyard Kipling

Step into a quiet corner of the Empire of Stories, where the lamp is lit and the pages turn at their own unhurried pace. This podcast offers full-length readings of Rudyard Kipling’s tales - of jungle law and soldier’s duty, of wandering men, sharp-eyed children, and the strange roads between East and West. Each episode is spoken clear and steady, as though by a fireside companion, carrying you through adventure, mischief, and moral alike. Come listen, traveller, and let the old words march again beneath the steady drum of a human voice.

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S24 · E17
October 7 · 33 min
Debits and Credits Section 17 - A Madonna of the Trenches
In which a London Masonic Lodge becomes a refuge for troubled ex-soldiers seeking solace and understanding after the War, under the watchful care of a kindly doctor who navigates the fraught memories and delicate minds of his brethren. Among them, a...
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S24 · E16
October 6 · 6 min
Debits and Credits Section 16 - Alnaschar and the Oxen; Gipsy Vans
In which the tranquil beauty and steadfastness of Sussex cattle grazing in a peaceful valley are lovingly observed, their noble qualities and promise lovingly contemplated beneath the watchful moon. And in a contrasting strain, the elusive spirit of...
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S24 · E15
October 6 · 45 min
Debits and Credits Section 15 - The Bull That Thought
In which a chance encounter with a dignified Frenchman draws the narrator into the remarkable tale of Apis, a singularly cunning bull bred in the Camargue with a mind as sharp as any matador’s wit. Through Loire plains and Spanish arenas, the story...
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S24 · E14
October 5 · 4 min
Debits and Credits Section 14 - Gow's Watch Act IV. Scene 4
In which Gow and Ferdinand encounter a resolute band of Mountain Men blocking the vital Bargi Pass, their fierce independence and ancient claim to the land challenging the orderly plans of the Queen’s host. Through a spirited parley steeped in...
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S24 · E13
October 5 · 36 min
Debits and Credits Section 13 - The Prophet and the Country
In which a chance meeting on a lonely roadside unravels the earnest and tragic visions of an American exile, whose passionate crusade against Prohibition through the medium of film reveals the complexities of national identity, cultural decline, and...
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S24 · E11
October 4 · 47 min
Debits and Credits Section 11 - The Janeites
In which a band of Masonic brethren, gathered for their Saturday ritual cleaning, reveal through the rough-hewn voice of Brother Humberstall a curious devotion to Jane Austen’s novels, elevating the gentle author to the status of a secret society’s...
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S24 · E12
October 4 · 3 min
Debits and Credits Section 12 - Jane's Marriage; the Portent (Horace, Ode 20, Bk, v.)
In which the soul of Jane finds its rightful place in the celestial company, welcomed by the greats of history and poetry, while the steadfast gentleman of Hampshire quietly claims his enduring love for her. Meanwhile, the somber voice of prophecy...
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S24 · E9
October 3 · 47 min
Debits and Credits Section 9 - The Wish House
In which two lifelong friends, Mrs. Ashcroft and Mrs. Fettley, share tales of old loves, lost hopes, and the peculiar comfort found in a mysterious Wish House, set against the backdrop of fading health and the relentless march of time. Their...
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S24 · E10
October 3 · 5 min
Debits and Credits Section 10 - Rahere; the Survival (Horace, Ode 22 Bk. v.)
In which Rahere, King Henry’s jester renowned for his piercing wit and counsel, undergoes a profound spiritual malaise that leads him to contemplate the nature of love and endurance amidst life's decay and burden. Accompanied by the calm words of...
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S24 · E7
October 2 · 37 min
Debits and Credits Section 7 - The United Idolaters
In which a newly arrived disciplinarian discovers the peculiar customs and spirited rivalries of a school where youthful exuberance often outwits authority, and a curious idol-cult sparks a fierce and disorderly contest among the boys. Observers of...
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S24 · E8
October 2 · 3 min
Debits and Credits Section 8 - The Centaurs; "Late Came the God"
In which the tender Centaur-colts are brought from wild plains to the yards, where they endure the trials of training beneath the watchful care of Chiron, learning the ways of restraint and readiness. And in a sombre, steadfast tone, a Woman endures...
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S24 · E6
October 1 · 1 min
Debits and Credits Section 6 - To the Companions (Horace, Ode 17, Bk. v.)
In which the fleeting joys of youth are recalled with a tender reverence, as the passage of time reveals the futility of earthly triumphs and desires. The elusive God of Mirth, once embraced in innocence and laughter, withdraws silently, yet his call...
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S24 · E5
October 1 · 34 min
Debits and Credits Section 5 - "In the Interests of the Brethren"
In which a chance encounter at a tobacconist’s leads to an introduction to the warm and orderly world of a London Masonic Lodge of Instruction, attended largely by war-worn soldiers seeking fellowship and ritual as a balm to their wounds. The quiet...
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S24 · E4
September 30 · 4 min
Debits and Credits Section 4 - The Vineyard; "Banquet Night"
In which the toil-worn labourers, despite unrelenting burdens, find their efforts scrutinised by a fresh eye keen to guide them beyond hardship’s grasp, teaching a sober lesson in endurance and shared reward. And the ancient craft of fellowship is...
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S24 · E3
September 30 · 37 min
Debits and Credits Section 3 - Sea Constables: a Tale Of ’15
In which a group of weathered English gentlemen, sailors by instinct if not profession, gather in a London restaurant to dissect the curious behaviour of a neutral oil-carrying vessel whose cautious navigation and maladies spark both irritation and...
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S24 · E2
September 29 · 1 min
Debits and Credits Section 2 - The Changelings
In which two gentlemen of markedly different professions find themselves adrift upon the dreadful seas, united in the midst of panic and peril that transcends their usual cares and class distinctions. It is a tale told with sombre reflection on...
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S24 · E1
September 29 · 39 min
Debits and Credits Section 1 - The Enemies to Each Other
In which the creation of the first man is recounted with a solemn mingling of divine command and earthly lament, leading to a body formed of conflicting elements and a soul reluctant to inhabit it; thereafter, the first companions, Adam and Eve,...
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S23 · E4
September 28 · 36 min
The Brushwood Boy Part 4
In which a young man named Georgie unexpectedly recognises a girl whose song echoes haunting memories of a shared past shrouded in mystery, leading to a fraught afternoon ride marked by tentative revelations and mutual bewilderment. Together they...
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S23 · E3
September 28 · 6 min
The Brushwood Boy Part 3
In which Major Georgie Cottar returns triumphant from a hard campaign, his courage and leadership richly rewarded, and is greeted with fond festivities and the familiar comforts of his English home. Amidst the gentle society of the countryside, he...
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S23 · E2
September 27 · 37 min
The Brushwood Boy Part 2
In which a young officer named Cottar navigates the complexities of regimental life with steady resolve, earning the respect and affection of his men through impartiality and quiet strength amid the challenges of hot weather and the demands of duty....
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