George Sturt

Broschiertes Buch

Change in the Village

Beschreibung

George Sturt (1863-1927) was a British wheelwright and writer who usually wrote under the pen-name George Bourne. A native of Surrey, he inherited his father's workshop in the rural village of Bourne, near Farnborough, in 1891 and began to record the daily lives and recollections of his rural family and acquaintances. This volume, first published in 1912, contains Sturt's description and analysis of social changes he saw taking place in the village where he lived. At the time of publication, Sturt's village was being transformed from a rural agricultural community into a 'residential centre' populated by wealthy outsiders from London. Sturt sensitively and perceptively describes these changes, and analyses their impact on the rural society, community and economy by comparing the contemporary situation to the 'old' rural society. This volume provides valuable insights into changes and social tensions in rural Late Victorian society and economy.

Autor

George Sturt, an eminent English writer and diarist, is notably remembered for his insightful contributions to the field of social history and literature. Born on May 15, 1863, in Surrey, Sturt took up the cause of delineating rural life in England through his meticulous writings. He is most famous for 'Change in the Village' (1912), a discerning examination of the transforming rural landscape in the face of modernization and industrialization. His works vividly capture the essence of village life, embodying its rhythms, challenges, and the impact of social change upon the local peasantry. Sturt's literary style combines a naturalistic attention to detail with a profound empathic connection to the working-class subjects of his studies. His authorship is characterized by a blend of narrative and analysis, where empirical observations are interwoven with personal reflections, thereby providing readers with a nuanced understanding of the era's socioeconomic shifts. The importance of Sturt's works transcends mere historical documentation; they offer a poignant commentary on the universal human condition as it grapples with change and continuity. Sturt's legacy is cemented in the canon of English literature through his unique brand of scholarly storytelling that illuminates the past while resonating with contemporary readers.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 324
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Oktober 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 459g
• ISBN-13: 9781108025263
• ISBN-10: 1108025269
• Artikelnr.: 32864209