The Country Child
The Country Child by Alison Uttley, published by Penguin Books, Limited on July 7, 2016, is a semi-autobiographical narrative that captures the essence of rural life before the First World War. This edition spans 432 pages and is presented in English, offering readers a glimpse into the author’s childhood memories filled with vivid and nostalgic imagery. Uttley reflects on the joys and sorrows experienced on a small farm, detailing moments such as haymaking, the emotional weight of losing beloved animals, and the warmth of Christmas celebrations in the farmhouse kitchen.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of experiences that highlight the simplicity and complexity of country living. The narrative delves into themes of childhood, family, and the natural world, evoking a sense of place and time that resonates with those interested in rural life and its cultural significance. Through her evocative prose, Uttley invites readers to immerse themselves in the small yet profound moments that define a young girl’s upbringing in a pastoral setting.
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THE COUNTRY CHILD is a semi-autobiographical story about a girl growing up in the country before the First World War. Alison Uttley has drawn on her own youth to produce memories so vivid and nostalgic that you can almost smell the honeysuckle and hear the owls calling at dusk. She writes about the small intense joys and sorrows of life on a small farm: the fun of haymaking, the sadness of favourite animals being slaughtered, and the close sweetness of Christmas celebrations in the farmhouse kitchen.
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