Richard Jefferies

Field and Hedgerow (eBook, ePUB)

Being the Last Essays of Richard Jefferies

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In 'Field and Hedgerow' by Richard Jefferies, readers are immersed in the pastoral beauty of the English countryside as the author explores the intricate relationships between nature and man. Jefferies's descriptive prose vividly captures the sights and sounds of the fields and hedgerows, inviting readers to appreciate the simple yet profound wonders of the natural world. Written in the late 19th century, this book serves as a quintessential example of English nature writing, embodying the Romantic ideals of harmonious coexistence with the environment. The lyrical and contemplative style of the book reflects Jefferies's deep connection to the land and his keen observations of rural life. Through detailed descriptions and philosophical musings, 'Field and Hedgerow' offers a timeless reflection on the beauty and fragility of the natural world. Richard Jefferies, a Victorian writer known for his nature writing and essays on rural life, drew inspiration from his own experiences growing up in the countryside. His deep appreciation for the outdoors and his keen sense of observation are evident throughout the book, showcasing his profound connection to the landscape. Fans of nature writing and those interested in the relationship between humanity and the environment will find 'Field and Hedgerow' a captivating and enlightening read. This book is recommended for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the natural world and the enduring bond between man and nature.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 304
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664588470
• Artikelnr.: 58435903

Autorenporträt

John Richard Jefferies (6 November 1848 - 14 August 1887) was an English nature writer, noted for his depiction of English rural life in essays, books of natural history, and novels. His childhood on a small Wiltshire farm had a great influence on him and provides the background to all his major works of fiction. Jefferies's corpus of writings covers a range of genres and topics, including Bevis (1882), a classic children's book, and After London (1885), a work of science fiction. For much of his adult life he suffered from tuberculosis, and his struggles with the illness and with poverty also play a role in his writing. Jefferies valued and cultivated an intensity of feeling in his experience of the world around him, a cultivation that he describes in detail in The Story of My Heart (1883). This work, an introspective depiction of his thoughts and feelings about the world, gained him the reputation of a nature mystic at the time, but it is his success in conveying his awareness of nature and people within it, both in his fiction and in essay collections such as The Amateur Poacher (1879) and Round About a Great Estate (1880), that has drawn most admirers. Walter Besant wrote of his reaction on first reading Jefferies: "Why, we must have been blind all our lives; here were the most wonderful things possible going on under our very noses, but we saw them not.