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Acutely sensitive to rhythms of the countryside, Edward Thomas's lyrical, passionate, and sometimes political writing merges natural history with folk culture, and gives us a free-form record of the feelings and observations of one of the great poets of the English language... Read Full Overview

Step back into the slow light of England's southern lanes with The South Country by Edward Thomas. A gentle, exact voice speaks. First issued in the early twentieth century, this nature writing collection gathers English countryside essays that range from brisk topographical... Read Full Overview

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Edward Thomas maps a gentle, observant England in The South Country, a collection of essays that locates wonder in hedgerows, lanes and small towns. A small-book intensity. Here is quiet, radiant prose. Thomas turns the act of walking into English countryside essays where rural... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.

Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.

The South Country, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations... Read Full Overview

"The South Country" invites readers to journey through the evocative landscapes of rural England with Edward Thomas as their guide. More than a simple travelogue, this work blends keen observation with a poet's sensibility, offering a portrait of the South Downs and its inhabitants... Read Full Overview

"The South Country" invites readers to journey through the evocative landscapes of rural England with Edward Thomas as their guide. More than a simple travelogue, this work blends keen observation with a poet's sensibility, offering a portrait of the South Downs and its inhabitants... Read Full Overview

Excerpt from The South Country, Vol. 33

The South Country is a book written by Edward Thomas in 1909. The book is a collection of poems and essays that describe the English countryside, particularly the southern region. Thomas was a nature lover and his writing reflects his deep appreciation for the natural world... Read Full Overview

The South Country is a book written by Edward Thomas and published in 1909. The book is a collection of essays that explore the natural beauty and rural life of the southern counties of England. Thomas was a poet and nature writer who was deeply connected to the English countryside,... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

The South Country is a book written by Edward Thomas and published in 1909. It is a collection of essays and poems that describe the beauty and charm of the English countryside in the southern region of the country. The book covers a variety of topics including the landscape,... Read Full Overview