Penguin Classics Rural Rides
Penguin Classics Rural Rides by William Cobbett is a detailed exploration of early 19th-century southern England, published by Penguin Classic on June 28, 2005. This edition spans 544 pages and is presented in English. Cobbett travels on horseback, offering vivid descriptions of the countryside and sharing his encounters with local laborers, while expressing his concerns about urban encroachment and the plight of the poor.
Readers will find that this work not only captures the essence of rural life but also serves as a platform for Cobbett’s political and social beliefs. Ian Dyck’s edition contextualizes these narratives, highlighting Cobbett’s calls for rural radical reform. The book delves into themes of biography and memoir, providing insight into the social dynamics of the time and the author’s passionate advocacy for change.
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Travelling on horseback through southern England in the early 19th century, William Cobbett provides evocative and accurate descriptions of the countryside, colourful accounts of his encounters with labourers, and indignant outbursts at the encroaching cities and the sufferings of the exploited poor. Ian Dyck’s new edition places these lively accounts of rural life in the context of Cobbett’s political and social beliefs and reveals the volume as his platform for rural radical reform.
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