If—

About “If—”

"If—" is a poem by Rudyard Kipling, written as a tribute to Leander Starr Jameson. It reflects Victorian-era values and was first published in Rewards and Fairies in 1910. The poem appears after the story "Brother Square-Toes" and is structured as paternal advice to Kipling's son, John. It offers guidance on behavior and character, typical of the time period. The work remains a notable example of Kipling's writing during the early 20th century. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)