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I Keep Six Honest Serving-men

I Keep Six Honest Serving-men

Rudyard Kipling

I Keep Six Honest Serving-men is a poem by Rudyard Kipling, published in 1902 as part of his collection Just So Stories. The poem reflects a child's curiosity and the importance of asking questions to learn about the world. It emphasizes the roles of the 'serving-men' — who, in this context, represent the fundamental questions of who, what, where, when, how, and why. This work highlights the value of inquiry and exploration in understanding one's surroundings.

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