Moorland Idylls by Grant Allen
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"Moorland Idylls" by Grant Allen is a collection of nature essays written in the late 19th century. The work explores the beautiful and often overlooked aspects of rural life, particularly focusing on the flora and fauna of moorland settings. Through vivid descriptions, Allen encourages readers to appreciate the intricate relationships between animals, plants, and their environment. At the start of the collection, the reader is immersed in the serene atmosphere of a
moorland evening, where the narrator reflects on the haunting call of a night-jar. This scene sets a poetic tone as Allen begins to delve into the characteristics and behaviors of this elusive bird. He draws attention to the natural world, remarking on the adaptations of different species to both seasonal changes and human encroachment. Through his observations, Allen conveys a sense of wonder and reverence for nature, hinting at broader themes of coexistence and the poetry found in the mundane aspects of rural existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Allen, Grant, 1848-1899 |
|---|---|
| Title | Moorland Idylls |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Cindy Beyer, Ross Cooling and the Online Project Gutenberg team at www.pgdpcanada.net with images provided by The Internet Archives-US |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Moors (Wetlands) |
| Subject | Heathlands |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48959 |
| Release Date | May 14, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 425 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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