This work, an introspective depiction of his thoughts and feelings on the world, gained him the reputation of a nature mystic at the time.
Jefferies' After London; Or, Wild England can be seen as an early example of post-apocalyptic fiction.
This work, an introspective depiction of his thoughts and feelings on the world, gained him the reputation of a nature mystic at the time.
This work, an introspective depiction of his thoughts and feelings on the world, gained him the reputation of a nature mystic at the time.
Beginning with a loving description of nature reclaiming England -- fields becoming overrun by forest, domesticated animals running wild, roads and towns becoming overgrown, the hated London reverting to lake and poisonous swampland -- the ...
Reproduction of the original: After London by Richard Jefferies
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Nature, civilization, violence, poverty, exploitation, and exploration are major themes. Richard Jefferies wrote the novel toward the end of his life.