The book "Independence: The Rector's Address delivered at St. Andrews on October 10, 1923" by the famous writer Rudyard Kipling is an important work in which the author deals with the topic of independence. In his speech, he deeply analyzes the essence of independence, its importance in various spheres of human life and society. Kipling appeals to listeners with an impassioned appeal to find one's own way, to reject other people's influence, and to persevere in personal conviction. This book leaves the reader thinking and inspires to move forward in search of own Individuality and independence.