THOSE who delight in roaming about amongst the fields and lanes, or have spent any time in a country house, can hardly have failed to notice the custodian of the woods and covers, or to observe that he...

"The old men say their fathers told them that soon after the fields were left to themselves a change began to be visible." After an apocalyptic event has decimated London, Richard Jeffries tells how...

Richard Jefferies' 'After London' is a captivating dystopian novel set in a post-apocalyptic world where nature has reclaimed the land and society has disintegrated. The author's vivid descriptions of...

Richard Jefferies' "After London" is a profound exploration of a post-apocalyptic world, skillfully blending elements of science fiction, naturalism, and pastoral literature. Written in 1885, the narrative...

Richard Jefferies' "After London; Or, Wild England" offers a hauntingly vivid portrayal of a post-apocalyptic landscape, where nature reclaims its dominion and humanity grapples with its demise. Through...

Preface: "Those who delight in roaming about amongst the fields and lanes, or have spent any time in a country house, can hardly have failed to notice the custodian of the woods and covers, or to observe...

In 'Nature Near London', Richard Jefferies offers a meditative exploration of the natural world that permeates the suburbs of Victorian England. Through richly crafted prose and eloquent observations,...

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. Fields are becoming overrun by forest,...

Richard Jefferies was born and spent his childhood on a farm at Coate,Wiltshire. He joined the ‘Wiltshire and Gloucestershire Standard’ in 1868 and also started to write articles and pamphlets on various...

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...

The Collins Nature Library is a new series of classic British nature writing – reissues of long-lost seminal works. The titles have been chosen by one of Britain’s best known and highly acclaimed nature...

In "The Amateur Poacher," Richard Jefferies combines a vivid portrayal of rural life with an exploration of the complex relationship between people and nature. Written in the late 19th century, this narrative...

In "Wood Magic: A Fable," Richard Jefferies weaves a captivating narrative that intertwines natural beauty with profound philosophical insights. Through the eyes of a boy who discovers a mystical world...

In "The Story of My Heart: An Autobiography," Richard Jefferies embarks on a poignant exploration of the human experience through a blend of lyrical prose and introspective narrative. Written in the late...

Richard Jefferies was the most imaginative and least conventional of nineteenth-century observers of the natural world. Trekking across the English countryside, he recorded his responses to everything...

The countryside is filled with beauty and wonder in these imaginative, idiosyncratic writings, but also cruelty and hardship. They describe the texture of an owl's feather, the colours of autumn and the...

Highly acclaimed author and naturalist Richard Jefferies (1848-1887) made his living writing about the countryside in which he lived.  He made his name through his newspaper columns about the countryside...

Have you ever spent an evening in the English countryside and marveled at the beauty around you? In 'The Pageant of Summer', Victorian British author Richard Jefferies takes you on a poetic journey that...

In 'The Story of My Heart: An Autobiography,' Richard Jefferies deftly navigates the landscapes of his inner world, blending lyrical prose with philosophical musings. This introspective work transcends...

In "The Amateur Poacher," Richard Jefferies masterfully weaves a narrative that blends natural observation with social commentary, capturing the intricacies of rural life in Victorian England. This semi-autobiographical...

In "Nature Near London," Richard Jefferies presents a poignant exploration of the natural world, illuminating the intricate relationship between urban life and the surrounding countryside. This work is...

In "The Open Air," Richard Jefferies presents a profound exploration of nature intertwined with the human experience, capturing the essence of the English countryside in meticulously crafted prose. The...

In "Round About a Great Estate," Richard Jefferies weaves a rich tapestry of rural life, showcasing his characteristic blend of naturalism and vivid observation. Published in the late 19th century, this...

In "The Gamekeeper at Home," Richard Jefferies intricately weaves a rich tapestry of rural life in Victorian England, offering readers a poignant glimpse into the relationship between humans and nature....

In "The Pageant of Summer," Richard Jefferies masterfully intertwines natural observation with reflective prose, creating a vivid tapestry that celebrates the lush beauty of the English countryside. The...

In 'Greene Ferne Farm,' Richard Jefferies weaves a pastoral narrative set in the heart of the English countryside, deftly blending natural description with philosophical musings on the relationship between...

In "Wood Magic: A Fable," Richard Jefferies crafts a richly detailed exploration of the natural world, intertwining themes of wonder, imagination, and ecology. Through lyrical prose that evokes a deep...

In "The Hills and the Vale," Richard Jefferies masterfully intertwines nature writing with a rich tapestry of poetic reflection. Set against the pastoral backdrop of the English countryside, this work...

Richard Jefferies' "Round About a Great Estate" elegantly captures the intricate relationships between nature, estate life, and the human experience in Victorian England. Jefferies employs a lyrical prose...

In "The Pageant of Summer," Richard Jefferies immerses readers in the vibrant tapestry of nature through a rich, poetic narrative style that evokes the beauty and rhythm of the English countryside. Blending...