William Henry Hudson fut un auteur, naturaliste et ornithologue dont les œuvres explorent la connexion profonde entre l'humanité et le monde naturel. Ses premières expériences à la frontière argentine ont façonné un style unique, mêlant des observations aiguisées de drames naturels aux complexités de l'existence humaine. Plus tard, il a tourné son attention vers la campagne anglaise, en capturant ses nuances d'un œil perspicace et d'une prose lyrique. La voix distinctive de Hudson et sa profonde empathie pour la nature sauvage continuent de résonner, invitant les lecteurs à explorer l'intricat tapis de la vie.
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First published in 1921, "A Traveller in Little Things" is a charming travel narrative of the author's various rambles around the beautiful countryside of England. Highly recommended for all lovers of nature writing. William Henry Hudson (1841 - 1922) was an Argentinian naturalist, author, and ornithologist. He was one of the founding members of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, and is best known for his novel "Green Mansions" (1904). Other notable works include "A Little Boy Lost" (1905) and "Far Away and Long Ago" (1918), which has since been adapted into a film. Hudson is considered a national treasure in Argentina, and his legacy lives on in the form of an Italian town and numerous other public places named after him. Contents include: "How I Found My Title," "The Old Man's Delusion," "As A Tree Falls," "A Story Of Long Descent," "A Second Story Of Two Brothers," "A Third Story Of Two Brothers," "The Two White Houses: A Memory," "Dandy A Story Of A Dog," "The Samphire Gatherer," "A Surrey Village," etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.
Covering English literature from the pre-Chaucerian period to the 1950s, this book profiles influential writers like Chaucer, Shakespeare, and Eliot, highlighting their lasting impact. It emphasizes the connection between literature and the historical context in which it was created, illustrating how societal trends and events shaped literary genres and individual works. This comprehensive overview offers insights into the evolution of English literature through the ages and the significant figures who shaped its trajectory.
Originally published in England in 1910, this story of a shepherd, Caleb Bawcombe, describes life in the south-central English county of Wiltshire before the turn of the 20th century. It is a charming picture of pastoral life that often seems idyllic and simple when viewed from the present. Caleb Bawcombe is a fictitious name thought to represent one James Lawes, and the town in the tale, Winterbourne Bishop, has been identified as the town of Martin. Friends, family, and acquaintances are interwoven in Caleb's story, and the interaction between humanity and nature is highlighted, capturing life at that specific time and place.
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Set in Argentina, this novel explores themes of nature and human connection through the eyes of an Anglo-Argentine protagonist. William Henry Hudson, a pioneering naturalist and skilled prose writer, weaves a narrative that reflects his deep understanding of ecology and the environment. The work is notable for its rich descriptions and insightful commentary, marking Hudson's emergence as a significant literary figure.
Considered a classic at the time of its publication in 1910, A Shepherd's Life is a rare account of the lives of those who lived on and worked the land in nineteenth-century rural Britain. A masterful work of prose, W. H. Hudson focuses on the story of one man, a Wiltshire shepherd named Caleb Bawcombe, whose tales of sheep dogs, farmer's wives, poachers and local fairs become a sublime account of a way of life that has largely disappeared from these shores.
Focusing on the study of English literature, this guide distills insights from a series of lectures into a compact resource for both new and experienced students. It explores various genres, including poetry, prose fiction, drama, essays, and short stories, while emphasizing critical analysis as essential to understanding literature. The book serves as a practical handbook, addressing key questions and methods for engaging with literary works, making it an invaluable tool for literature enthusiasts.
Afoot in England recounts Hudson's wanderings from village to village across the south of England, from Surrey to Devon and Cornwall, and along the East Anglian coast. It speaks as powerfully today of the simple pleasures of the English countryside as when it was first published in 1909.
`The Purple Land is a very sinister book if read too late in life. It recounts splendid imaginary amorous adventures of a perfect English gentleman in an intensely romantic land. Ernest Hemingway