Blythe, Ronald
Akenfield
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141187921
- author:
- Blythe, Ronald
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 19.81 x 1.78 x 12.95 centimetres
- Genre:
- Biography: general
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Akenfield is a vivid portrayal of English country life, capturing the voices and experiences of its inhabitants. The book weaves together the stories of survivors of the Great War, younger farm-workers, and local figures such as a schoolteacher, doctor, and magistrate, offering insights into farming, education, welfare, class, religion, and death. This unique document of a way of life provides a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era.