• After London, or Wild England by Richard Jefferies (1848 - 1887)

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After London, or Wild England by Richard Jefferies (1848 - 1887)

By: Mentor New York
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  • Jefferies' novel can be seen as an early example of "post-apocalyptic fiction." After some sudden and unspecified catastrophe has depopulated England, the countryside reverts to nature, and the few survivors to a quasi-medieval way of life.The first part of the book, "The Relapse into Barbarism", is the account by some later historian of the fall of civilisation and its consequences, with a loving description of nature reclaiming England. The second part, "Wild England", is an adventure set many years later in the wild landscape and society.The book is not without its flaws (notably the abrupt and unsatisfying ending) but is redeemed by the quality of the writing, particularly the unnervingly prophetic descriptions of the post-apocalyptic city and countryside. (Summary by Ruth Golding and Wikipedia)
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  • 33 - Part II, Chapter 28: For Aurora

    33 - Part II, Chapter 28: For Aurora
    Jul 16 2023
    18 mins
  • 32 - Part II, Chapter 27: Surprised

    32 - Part II, Chapter 27: Surprised
    Jul 16 2023
    17 mins
  • 31 - Part II, Chapter 26: Bow and Arrow

    31 - Part II, Chapter 26: Bow and Arrow
    Jul 16 2023
    14 mins

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