Bøger af Richard Jefferies

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After London presents a version of England many generations after an apocalyptic event has drastically depopulated the country, leaving nature to take back the land and human survivors to scrape what they can from their surroundings. Petty kings and corrupt republics rule from the region around the lake that has formed in the middle of the country. Wild men hide in the woods. Society has regressed to a way of life similar to the medieval age.The novel is told in two parts. The first details what¿s known of the fall of civilization, while the second part follows the son of a baron as he sets off to explore beyond the kingdom he was born into. Nature, civilization, violence, poverty, exploitation, and exploration are major themes.Richard Jefferies wrote the novel toward the end of his life. It combines the nature writing he is traditionally known for, with a fantastical science fiction setting, making it an early example of post-apocalyptic fiction. The surreal exploration of the former site of London bears a striking resemblance to the aftermath of a nuclear explosion, decades before the atomic bomb was created.After London was an inspiration for William Morris, who said ¿absurd hopes curled around my heart as I read it.¿ Morris would go on to reference the pastoralism present in After London in his utopian novel News From Nowhere.

"The Open Air" is a collection of essays by Richard Jefferies, a 19th-century English nature writer. The book contains a series of contemplative and poetic essays that explore the beauty and significance of nature, particularly the rural landscapes of England. Jefferies' writing style is characterized by its vivid descriptions and attention to detail. He writes about the changing seasons, the rhythms of nature, and the simple pleasures of country life. He also reflects on the relationship between humans and the natural world, and the importance of preserving the environment. The essays in "The Open Air" cover a wide range of topics, from the wonders of the night sky to the simple pleasures of walking through a field. Jefferies also touches on deeper philosophical themes, such as the connection between nature and spirituality. This book is a beautiful and thought-provoking collection of essays that celebrates the natural world and encourages readers to appreciate the beauty and wonder of their surroundings.

The Pageant of Summer, has been considered important throughout human history. In an effort to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to secure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for both current and future generations. This complete book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not scans of the authors' original publications, the text is readable and clear.

The Life of the Fields, has been acknowledged as a major work throughout human history, and we have taken precautions to assure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern manner for both present and future generations. This book has been completely retyped, revised, and reformatted. The text is readable and clear because these books are not created from scanned copies.

One could consider Jefferies' book to be a groundbreaking piece of post-apocalyptic literature. After a sudden, unexplained tragedy has killed out the majority of England's population, the countryside returns to its natural state, and those who are left choose a fairly archaic way of life. The first section, The Relapse into Barbarism, is a description of the loss of civilization and its consequences by some subsequent historians. It features a lovely depiction of how nature reclaimed England. The second chapter, named Wild England, is an adventure that takes place in a culture and environment that are both wild and takes place many years later. The book's flaws are more than made up for by the great writing, notably the unsettlingly prophetic descriptions of the post-apocalyptic city and countryside. was released by Cassell & Company in 1885. "Everything became green in the first spring after London ended." The novel After London by Richard Jefferies is considered a classic work of "eco-apocalyptic" literature. Jefferies was married in 1874 and relocated closer to London in 1877 while still writing to support his wife and two kids. Though he was both unwell and penniless, the years from 1882 until his death in 1887 were when he was most creative.