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Title: The Heart of England
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Produced by Henry Flower and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Summary: "The Heart of England" by Edward Thomas is a literary exploration written in the early 20th century. This evocative prose piece captures Thomas's impressions of the English countryside, reflecting on its landscapes, seasonal changes, and the lives of its inhabitants. Through his observation of nature and human experiences, the work delves into themes of beauty, solitude, and the passage of time. The opening of the book introduces the reader to a serene suburban street, establishing a striking contrast between the calmness of the scene and the complexities of life. A boy watches a watercress seller—a seemingly carefree figure who symbolizes the freedom of the countryside—while an old man embodies the wistfulness of a traveler. As the boy grapples with his yearning for adventure, the narrative shifts to the author contemplating the cityscape from a railway train, filled with reflections on human existence and the monotony of urban life. The author’s keen eye for detail paints a vivid picture of his surroundings, blending the beauty of nature with the intricacies of longing and routine, setting a thoughtful tone for the journey that lies ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Thomas, Edward, 1878-1917
Illustrator: Cole, Herbert, 1867-1930
EBook No.: 57599
Published: Jul 29, 2018
Downloads: 188
Language: English
Subject: England -- Description and travel
Subject: Folk songs, English
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 20th century
Subject: Thomas, Edward, 1878-1917 -- Homes and haunts -- England
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Heart of England
Credits:
Produced by Henry Flower and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Summary: "The Heart of England" by Edward Thomas is a literary exploration written in the early 20th century. This evocative prose piece captures Thomas's impressions of the English countryside, reflecting on its landscapes, seasonal changes, and the lives of its inhabitants. Through his observation of nature and human experiences, the work delves into themes of beauty, solitude, and the passage of time. The opening of the book introduces the reader to a serene suburban street, establishing a striking contrast between the calmness of the scene and the complexities of life. A boy watches a watercress seller—a seemingly carefree figure who symbolizes the freedom of the countryside—while an old man embodies the wistfulness of a traveler. As the boy grapples with his yearning for adventure, the narrative shifts to the author contemplating the cityscape from a railway train, filled with reflections on human existence and the monotony of urban life. The author’s keen eye for detail paints a vivid picture of his surroundings, blending the beauty of nature with the intricacies of longing and routine, setting a thoughtful tone for the journey that lies ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Thomas, Edward, 1878-1917
Illustrator: Cole, Herbert, 1867-1930
EBook No.: 57599
Published: Jul 29, 2018
Downloads: 188
Language: English
Subject: England -- Description and travel
Subject: Folk songs, English
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 20th century
Subject: Thomas, Edward, 1878-1917 -- Homes and haunts -- England
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.