Richard Jefferies

The Hills and the Vale (eBook, ePUB)

A Journey Through English Nature and Countryside

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "The Hills and the Vale," Richard Jefferies exquisitely captures the essence of rural life and the natural world, presenting a rich tapestry of pastoral landscapes and personal reflections. Jefferies' prose is characterized by its vivid imagery and lyrical quality, inviting readers to immerse themselves in the tranquil beauty of the English countryside. The book, written during the Victorian era, articulates a longing for the simplicity and harmony of nature, while also engaging with the rapid industrialization of that time. Jefferies' philosophical musings reveal a profound understanding of humanity's connection to the land, making this work an essential piece in the context of nature writing and ecological awareness. As a notable figure in the field of nature literature, Richard Jefferies was deeply influenced by his upbringing in rural Wiltshire and his keen observations of the natural world. His work often reflects a struggle between the encroaching modern age and the peacefulness of the countryside, stemming from Jefferies' own experiences with ill health and a yearning for solace amidst life's chaos. His writings bear the weight of nostalgia and a sincere appreciation for the fleeting moments of beauty found in nature. I wholeheartedly recommend "The Hills and the Vale" to readers seeking a deeper understanding of the symbiotic relationship between humans and nature. Jefferies'Äô evocative language will resonate with lovers of pastoral literature and those who cherish the restorative power of the countryside. This book serves not only as an exploration of landscapes but also as a meditation on existence, inviting readers to contemplate their own connections to the natural world.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 279
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066190668
• Artikelnr.: 58596440

Autorenporträt

John Richard Jefferies was an English nature writer who lived from November 6, 1848, to August 14, 1887. He was famous for writing stories, essays, and books about natural history that showed how people lived in the English countryside. His childhood on a small farm in Wiltshire shaped him a lot and is the setting for all of his big works of fiction. Jefferies wrote a lot of different types of books and about a lot of different subjects. Some of his most famous works are the classic children's book Bevis (1882) and the science fiction novel After London (1885). For most of his adult life, he had tuberculosis. His struggles with the disease and with being poor also show up in his work. Jefferies valued and worked on having strong feelings about the things going on around him. In The Story of My Heart (1883), he goes into more depth about this work. People at the time thought of him as a nature mystic because of this work, which was an introspective look at his thoughts and feelings about the world. But what most people admire about him is how well he writes about nature and people in it, both in his fiction and in collections of essays like The Amateur Poacher (1879) and Round About a Great Estate (1880).

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction Edward Thomas
1. Choosing a cow
2. Skating
3. Marlborough forest
4. Village churches
5. Birds of spring
6. The spring of the year
7. Vignettes from nature
8. A king of acres
9. The story of Swindon
10. Unequal agriculture
11. Village organization
12. The idle earth
13. After the county franchise
14. The Wiltshire labourer
15. On the Downs
16. The sun and the brook
17. Nature and eternity
18. The dawn.