Richard Jefferies

Broschiertes Buch

After London; Or, Wild England (Part-Ii)

Beschreibung

A quiet invitation to walk through wild England, where the hedgerow and the shoreline whisper in a language of their own. A journey that begins with curiosity and ends with reverence for the living world around us. Richard Jefferies's After London; Or, Wild England (Part-II) gathers nature writing collection and travelogue style essays into a rural landscape prose honoured by time. In lucid, observant prose, the book offers rural life observations and countryside nature musings that feel as immediate as a morning stroll. It speaks to for nature enthusiasts and for outdoor readers alike, inviting you to notice the textures of soil, weather, and creature life as a seasoned companion would. Historically, this late Victorian-era work sits within nineteenth century England's turn toward natural history and grounded, humane writing. It is a refined specimen of hardy era writing, with influences that ripple through modern nature-writing sensibilities-clear, evocative, human. This edition is more than a reprint; it is a collector's item and a cultural treasure, restored for today's and future generations. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, it preserves the cadence of Jefferies' voice while ensuring accessibility for readers new and returning alike. A precise, immersive bridge between the wilds of the past and the enduring appeal of England's countryside.

Autor

Richard Jefferies was an English writer, renowned for his nature writing and his insightful portrayal of rural life in England. Born on November 6, 1848, in Coate Water, near Swindon, his childhood spent on a small farm in Wiltshire profoundly influenced his works. These experiences served as the foundation for many of his major literary contributions, including essays, books on natural history, and novels. Jefferies writing often reflects the beauty and complexity of the natural world, as well as the relationship between humans and their environment. His works, such as The Gamekeeper and Bevis, explore these themes in depth, offering vivid depictions of English landscapes and rural customs. Jefferies personal life was marked by his marriage to Jessie Baden in 1874, with whom he had a family. Despite his early death at the age of 38 in 1887 from tuberculosis, his influence on nature writing remains significant. Jefferies' ability to convey the majesty of nature and the quiet rhythms of rural life has left a lasting legacy in English literature. His reflections on nature, life, and the changing countryside continue to resonate with readers and environmental writers today.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Alpha Editions
• Seitenzahl: 192
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. Juli 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 287g
• ISBN-13: 9789354845253
• ISBN-10: 9354845258
• Artikelnr.: 62346967