If
Rudyard Kipling
Read by LibriVox Volunteers
If by Rudyard Kipling is a celebrated poem that offers timeless advice on personal integrity and resilience. Written in 1914, it presents a series of conditional statements that outline the virtues of maturity and strength of character.
Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century values, Kipling's verses encourage readers to navigate life's challenges with grace and fortitude. The poem's rhythmic structure and poignant imagery resonate with themes of perseverance, humility, and self-discipline.
Voted Britain’s favorite poem in a 1995 BBC poll, If continues to inspire generations with its powerful message. This rendition by LibriVox Volunteers brings the poem to life, inviting listeners to reflect on the ideals of manhood and the essence of true success.
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| Version 1 | 2:07 | Read by Annie Coleman Rothenberg | |
| Version 2 | 2:29 | Read by Catharine Eastman | |
| Version 3 | 2:39 | Read by Chip | |
| Version 4 | 2:01 | Read by Fox in the Stars | |
| Version 5 | 1:43 | Read by Gregory Rubin | |
| Version 6 | 2:49 | Read by Kayvan Sylvan | |
| Version 7 | 2:11 | Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) | |
| Version 8 | 2:36 | Read by Linton | |
| Version 9 | 2:00 | Read by Lydia Uribe | |
| Version 10 | 1:45 | Read by Martin Clifton | |
| Version 11 | 2:11 | Read by Marlo Dianne | |
| Version 12 | 1:47 | Read by Norah Piehl | |
| Version 13 | 2:31 | Read by Patricia Oakley | |
| Version 14 | 2:54 | Read by Robert Rakauskas | |
| Version 15 | 2:13 | Read by Stefan Schmelz | |
| Version 16 | 2:33 | Read by Steve Andersen | |
| Version 17 | 1:46 | Read by Seth Woodworth |
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FNH
A classic poem read here by a number of differen't voices. If your looking for a single reading for your radio show or some such then you'll have a wide choice of voices and tones to pick from. The various recordings here range from simply average readings through to very good but you will find one you like. A nice bit of audio. http://FreeAudioReview.blogspot.com
thanks a lot chip
A LibriVox Listener
chip red it beautifully.. :)
A LibriVox Listener
I love the way it is wrote ,it's short and perfect