The Story of My Heart: An Autobiography by Richard Jefferies
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"The Story of My Heart: An Autobiography" by Richard Jefferies is a spiritual autobiography published in 1883. In this unconventional work, Jefferies idealizes the English countryside as a kind of utopia, expressing themes similar to the transcendentalist movement. He explores rapturous union with nature and articulates a speculative spiritualism that reflects Victorian-era doubts about Christian belief. The book provoked mixed reactions—some praised it as inspirational and heroic, while others dismissed it as
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| Author | Jefferies, Richard, 1848-1887 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Story of My Heart: An Autobiography |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Story_of_My_Heart |
| Credits | Susan L. Farley |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Jefferies, Richard, 1848-1887 |
| Subject | Authors, English -- 19th century -- Biography |
| Subject | Country life -- England |
| Subject | Natural history -- England |
| Subject | Naturalists -- Great Britain -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 2317 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2000 |
| Last Update | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 466 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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