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IF

By: Rudyard Kipling
Narrated by: Michael Caine
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"IF", a poem by Rudyard Kipling, is a timeless gem that recently reemerged in popular culture when it was put to music in a 2007 Joni Mitchell release. In the poem, a father gives advice to his son.©2007 Naxos Rights International (P)2007 Naxos Rights International Classics European Poetry World Literature Inspiring
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Timeless Wisdom • Insightful Masculinity • Beautiful Voice • Succinct Expression • Universal Applicability
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This is a beautiful rendition so aptly recited by this great actor. His voice is one that is so unique that you can always pinpoint it even if there were no clues, no name in the credits. if you love poetry, whether classic like this one or not, you will love having this in your library to listen to over and over.

MICHAEL CAINE IS ALWAYS ELOQUENCE

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Rudyard Kipling plainly and with great insight describes what masculinity really is, He has a skill at succinctness and plain talking. I printed this poem up and gave it to my son when he was young. He still has the poem.

If. Poem by Rudyard Kipling

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Loved it. A beautiful poem. I have read it many times but, hearing it so beautifully spoken, is wonderful.

IF

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Michael Caine reading If by Kipling; brought tears to eyes in one minute. I can't give a better recommendation.

One Minute

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Michael Caine was great in his reading. Perfect English accent. Just an inspiring poem. Everyone should hear it.

great poem

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Epic poetry that every person should listen to understand the way a life can be lead with a small and strong fire within...

Ultimate poetry

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beautiful poem, performed by a narrator who would capture my mind just reading a dictionary of medical terminology.

Kipling & Caine - perfect pairing

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GOOD ADVICE. SHOULD BE READ FREQUENTLY! NOT TRUST TOO MUSH EVEN THOSE CLOSE TO US

If is 4 both men and women

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My great grandpa passed this poem down to me. All of my children read it at there highschool commcements.wonderful read by Caine.

If

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...in the English language.

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The finest assemblage of words...

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