William Henry Hudson was an author, naturalist, and ornithologist whose works delve into the profound connection between humanity and the natural world. His early experiences on the Argentine frontier shaped a unique style, blending keen observations of natural dramas with the complexities of human existence. Later, he turned his attention to the English countryside, capturing its nuances with a discerning eye and lyrical prose. Hudson's distinctive voice and deep empathy for the wild continue to resonate, inviting readers to explore the intricate tapestry of life.
The narrative immerses you in the lives of rural inhabitants, allowing for intimate conversations with small farmers, innkeepers, and laborers. Through these interactions, you gain insights into their daily struggles with rent and the cost of living, revealing the limitations and capabilities of those who work the land. This exploration highlights the human experience in rural settings, focusing on the challenges faced by the community.
Offering a comprehensive exploration of English literature, the book examines renowned writers across various genres, including poetry and essays. Notable figures such as Chaucer, Shakespeare, and Milton are featured, alongside a thorough analysis of both major and minor authors throughout history. The text delves into biographical and historical contexts, illustrating the evolution of the English language and its literary development. This systematic account serves as an essential resource for anyone interested in the rich tapestry of English literary history.
The biography details the life of William Henry Hudson, an accomplished author, naturalist, and ornithologist who settled in England in 1874. After marrying his landlady, Emily Wingrave, in 1876, he established a career as a writer and journalist. Hudson became a British citizen in 1889 and lived in Bayswater for most of his life. He passed away in 1922 and was buried next to his wife in Worthing. The narrative highlights his contributions to literature and his personal life, offering insight into his legacy.
W.H. Hudson's journey through England captures the beauty of the countryside, its flora and fauna, and the unique customs of small towns. His passion for nature shines through as he shares vivid accounts of his travels, showcasing the charm of rural England in the early 20th century. The book reflects Hudson's deep appreciation for the landscapes and the people he encounters, offering readers a lively and personal exploration of the natural world and its surroundings.
A fascinating book in which Hudson recalls memories of his childhood spent in South America.
A failed revolutionary attempt drives the hero of Hudson's novel to seek refuge in the primeval forests of south-western Venezuela. There, in the 'green mansion' of the title, Abel encounters the wood-nymph Rima, the last survivor of a mysterious aboriginal race. The love that flowers betweenthem is soon overshadowed by cruelty and sorrow. One of the acknowledged masters of natural history writing, W. H. Hudson forms an important link between nineteenth-century Romanticism and the twentieth-century ecological movement. First published in 1904 and a best-seller after its reissue a dozen years later, Green Mansions offers its readers a poignant meditation on the loss of wilderness, the dream of a return to nature, and the bitter reality of the encounter between savage and civilized man.
William Henry Hudson (1841-1922) was an author, naturalist, and ornithologist. He was born in Quilmes, near Buenos Aires in Argentina, the son of US settlers of English and Irish origin. He spent his youth studying the local flora and fauna and observing both natural and human dramas on what was then a lawless frontier. In 1874 he relocated to England, settling in Bayswater, London, and in 1876 married Emily Wingrave. He was a friend of the late 19th-century English author George Gissing with whom he corresponded until the latter's death in 1903, exchanging publications and discussing literary and scientific matters. Hudson was an advocate of Lamarckian evolution, a critic of Darwinism, and defended vitalism. He was influenced by the non-Darwinian evolutionary writings of Samuel Butler, and was a founding member of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. He produced a series of ornithological studies, including Argentine Ornithology (1888) and British Birds (1895), and later achieved fame with his books on the English countryside, including Hampshire Days (1903), Afoot in England (1909), and A Shepherd's Life (1910), which helped foster the back-to-nature movement of the 1920s and '30s. His best-known novel is Green Mansions (1904), and his most popular work of non-fiction is Far Away and Long Ago (1918) which has been adapted for film. Hudson had a special love for Patagonia and his book Idle Days in Patagonia (1893) gives an account of the year he spent there - his life's great adventure which fulfilled not only a private dream but also a scientific mission. In this extraordinary narrative his descriptive powers harmonize perfectly with his scientific interests. Its acute observation of nature and man, and its evocation of remote places and strange peoples, mark him has a writer of great skill and distinction.
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