Canon Hardwicke Drummond Rawnsley était un ecclésiastique et écrivain anglican dont les œuvres se concentraient souvent sur le Lake District et sa beauté naturelle. En tant que fondateur clé du National Trust, il s'est consacré à la conservation de la campagne anglaise, obtenant le soutien de personnalités influentes pour ses campagnes de conservation. Sa production littéraire prolifique comprend des écrits religieux et des vers, sa mémoire de Ruskin étant reconnue pour son analyse littéraire perspicace de la région. L'héritage de Rawnsley perdure à travers ses écrits et son impact durable sur la préservation du paysage qu'il chérissait.
This book is a collection of ballads that celebrate brave deeds and heroic figures throughout history. The ballads are beautifully written and illustrated, making it a great book for both entertainment and education.
This poetry collection showcases the work of one of England's most celebrated Victorian poets. Rawsley's lyrical verses capture the beauty and majesty of the natural world, as well as the struggles and joys of human life.
This book explores the rich literary heritage of the English Lakes region, which has been a source of inspiration for poets and writers for centuries. Rawnsley provides a detailed account of the lives and works of many famous poets, including Wordsworth, Coleridge, and Southey, and paints a vivid picture of the natural beauty of the Lake District.
A memoir of the Tennyson family written by the family's friend and neighbor, Hardwicke Drummond Rawsley. The book provides an insider's perspective of the daily lives and personalities of the Tennysons, including the famous poet Alfred Lord Tennyson.
This charming travelogue recounts the author's experiences during a summer spent at the Lakes District of England. Rawnsley describes the natural beauty and cultural significance of this area, and shares his reflections on the joys of travel and the pleasures of simple living. The book is a celebration of nature and of the human spirit.