The Heart of England by Edward Thomas
"The Heart of England" by Edward Thomas is a literary exploration written in the early 20th century. This evocative prose piece captures Thomas's impressions of the English countryside, reflecting on its landscapes, seasonal changes, and the lives of its inhabitants. Through his observation of nature and human experiences, the work delves into themes of beauty, solitude, and the passage of time. The opening of the book introduces the reader to a serenesuburban street, establishing a striking contrast between the calmness of the scene and the complexities of life. A boy watches a watercress seller—a seemingly carefree figure who symbolizes the freedom of the countryside—while an old man embodies the wistfulness of a traveler. As the boy grapples with his yearning for adventure, the narrative shifts to the author contemplating the cityscape from a railway train, filled with reflections on human existence and the monotony of urban life. The author’s keen eye for detail paints a vivid picture of his surroundings, blending the beauty of nature with the intricacies of longing and routine, setting a thoughtful tone for the journey that lies ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Thomas, Edward, 1878-1917 |
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| Illustrator | Cole, Herbert, 1867-1930 |
| Title | The Heart of England |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Henry Flower and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | England -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Folk songs, English |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- 20th century |
| Subject | Thomas, Edward, 1878-1917 -- Homes and haunts -- England |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 57599 |
| Release Date | Jul 29, 2018 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 165 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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