Unheard Narration

Abhishek Hansda

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Narrations on various poems, newspaper editorials, story scenes and essays.

Sep 6

If—: The Poem That Walked With Me

Some poems you read, and some poems stay with you. I first heard If— by Rudyard Kipling in Class VIII, back in 2010, when my father narrated it to me. Almost two decades later, I find myself teaching the same poem to another Class VIII, and somehow, standing on the other side of the classroom has changed the way I understand it. From my father’s voice, to my own narration in 2020, to this recording six years later—If— has quietly remained a part of my journey. This time, I recorded it during an evening walk, surrounded by nature, simply talking about the poem, life, failure, dreams, teaching, and the person I am still becoming. Maybe If— isn't just a poem I teach anymore. Maybe it's a poem I keep learning from. Thank you for listening.
09/12/2020

IF by Rudyard Kipling

"If—" is a poem by English Nobel laureate Rudyard Kipling (1865–1936), written circa 1895[1] as a tribute to Leander Starr Jameson. It is a literary example of Victorian-era stoicism.[2] The poem, first published in Rewards and Fairies (1910), ch. 'Brother Square-Toes,' is written in the form of paternal advice to the poet's son, John. I remember similar advice by my father obviously not in English. When I learnt about this poem it became dear to me since then.

2 Episodes

Narrations on various poems, newspaper editorials, story scenes and essays.

Creator

Abhishek Hansda
Years Active

2020 - 2026
Episodes

2
Rating

Clean
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© Abhishek Hansda
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Unheard Narration