About the Author
Ronald Blythe
ISBN 9780141187921
Rs. 1,118
Penguin Modern Classics
Akenfield
Who it's for: Readers interested in social history and rural English life
Akenfield offers a vivid and insightful glimpse into the life of an English village, capturing the voices of its inhabitants from the Great War survivors to the younger farm workers. Through personal stories from the local schoolteacher, doctor, blacksmith, and others, the book explores themes of farming, education, welfare, class, religion, and death, painting a picture of a way of life that has largely vanished. Why You Should Read? Offers a unique, personal perspective on rural English life. Provides historical insights into the impact of the Great War on a small community. Captures the voices of diverse village members, enriching the narrative. Appeals to readers interested in social history and cultural change.
Highlights
- Based on interviews with villagers, from Great War survivors to younger farm workers.
- Features personal stories from the schoolteacher, doctor, blacksmith, and others.
- Explores themes of farming, education, welfare, class, religion, and death.
- Provides historical insights into the impact of the Great War on a small community.
- Part of the Penguin Modern Classics series.
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What is the book about?
It offers a vivid glimpse into the life of an English village, capturing the voices of its inhabitants and exploring themes like farming, education, welfare, class, religion, and death.
Who are the voices in the book?
The book includes personal stories from the local schoolteacher, doctor, blacksmith, and other village members, as well as Great War survivors and younger farm workers.
What historical period does it cover?
It covers the period from the Great War to the time of the interviews, reflecting on the impact of the war and the changes in rural life.
Is this a novel or a biography?
It is a biography and autobiography, based on real people's accounts, and is categorized under Biography & Autobiography.