The Eulogy of Richard Jefferies by Walter Besant
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"The Eulogy of Richard Jefferies" by Walter Besant is a biographical memoir written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a tribute to the life and writings of Richard Jefferies, an English nature writer and novelist, exploring his experiences and the enduring legacy of his work. The narrative poignantly reflects on Jefferies' close connection to the land and nature, particularly highlighting his formative years growing up at Coate Farm in
Wiltshire. The opening of the memoir provides readers with a rich, detailed account of Jefferies' early environment, emphasizing the beauty and significance of Coate Farm—his birthplace and lifelong muse. Besant paints a vivid picture of Jefferies as a curious and sensitive child, deeply attuned to the natural world, and outlines the early influences that shaped his future literary career. The author reflects on Jefferies' childhood adventures, his literary ambitions, and the profound impact of nature on his writing, setting a tone of admiration and reverence that will likely resonate with readers interested in the interplay between nature and literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Besant, Walter, 1836-1901 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Eulogy of Richard Jefferies |
| Credits |
Produced by Malcolm Farmer, Gary Rees and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.7 (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 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 36228 |
| Release Date | May 26, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 752 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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