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What does the 'truce of the bear' mean in Kipling's poem of the same name?

Question #147638. Asked by Walneto.
Last updated May 07 2020.
Originally posted May 06 2020 11:53 PM.

looney_tunes

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looney_tunes

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This is a reference to diplomatic relationships between Russia (the bear) and the rest of Europe, especially the United Kingdom.

http://www.kiplingsociety.co.uk/rg_trucebear1.htm

May 07 2020, 1:43 AM

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