A Writer’s Britain
A Writer’s Britain by Margaret Drabble is a thoughtful exploration of the relationship between English literature and the British landscape. Published by Thames & Hudson on September 28, 2009, this second edition spans 288 pages and is presented in English. Drabble examines how various writers, from early poets to modern novelists, have depicted the British countryside, shaping perceptions of nature and landscape through their work.
In this edition, readers will find an enriched understanding of how literary figures have influenced our appreciation of place in Great Britain. Drabble’s study highlights literary landmarks and the intellectual life of England, providing insights into the ways these authors have celebrated and critiqued their surroundings. The new epilogue and updated text enhance the original content, making this book a valuable resource for those interested in the intersection of literature and geography.
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“Deserves to become a classic. . . . It greatly enriches one’s sense of the British countryside to see it this way, through the eyes of poets and novelists down the centuries.”―Christian Science Monitor The love of place is endemic in English literature, from the work of the earliest poets and hermits to the suburban celebrations of John Betjeman. Here, the renowned author Margaret Drabble presents an image of Britain as seen by writers of different regions and periods, illuminating the ways in which their work has shaped our visual attitudes, taste in landscape, and relation to nature.
For this new edition of her engaging study, Ms. Drabble has made corrections and updates to the text throughout and written a new epilogue.
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