The Life Of The Fields
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The Life of the Fields is a classic work of English literature written by Richard Jefferies. First published in 1884, the book explores the natural world of the English countryside, with a particular focus on the fields and meadows that make up so much of the landscape.Jefferies was a keen observer of nature, and in this book he shares his insights and observations on the plants, animals, and landscapes he encountered in his travels through rural England. He writes with a poetic and lyrical style, evoking the beauty and wonder of the natural world with vivid descriptions and rich imagery.The b...
The Life of the Fields is a classic work of English literature written by Richard Jefferies. First published in 1884, the book explores the natural world of the English countryside, with a particular focus on the fields and meadows that make up so much of the landscape.Jefferies was a keen observer of nature, and in this book he shares his insights and observations on the plants, animals, and landscapes he encountered in his travels through rural England. He writes with a poetic and lyrical style, evoking the beauty and wonder of the natural world with vivid descriptions and rich imagery.The book is divided into a series of essays, each of which focuses on a different aspect of rural life. Jefferies writes about the changing seasons, the habits and behaviors of different animals, the ways in which humans have shaped the landscape, and the joys and hardships of life in the countryside.Throughout the book, Jefferies celebrates the simple pleasures of rural life, from the sound of birdsong in the morning to the sight of a field of wildflowers in bloom. He also reflects on the deeper meanings and spiritual significance of nature, exploring themes of beauty, mortality, and the interconnectedness of all living things.The Life of the Fields is a timeless work of nature writing that continues to inspire and delight readers today. Its vivid descriptions and poetic prose offer a powerful reminder of the beauty and wonder of the natural world, and its insights into the rhythms and cycles of rural life offer a glimpse into a way of life that is increasingly distant from modern experience.The lost leaves measure our years; they are gone as the days are gone, and the bare branches silently speak of a new year, slowly advancing to its buds, its foliage, and fruit. Deciduous trees associate with human life as this yew never can. Clothed in its yellowish-green needles, its tarnished green, it knows no hope or sorrow; it is indifferent to winter, and does not look forward to summer. With their annual loss of leaves, and renewal, oak and elm and ash and beech seem to stand by us and to share our thoughts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
