The Ground-Ash
Love, Betrayal, and Social Class in the English CountrysideBy Mary Russell Mitford
Length30m
About this audiobook
In "The Ground-Ash," Mary Russell Mitford masterfully weaves together a collection of poignant sketches that illuminate the interplay between nature and daily life in early 19th-century England. Characterized by a lyrical prose style, Mitford's vivid imagery and keen observations draw readers into the pastoral world she depicts. With an acute eye for detail and a heartfelt understanding of rural communities, each sketch serves as both a narrative window and a sociocultural commentary, reflecting the Romantic era's fascination with nature and its inherent beauty. Mary Russell Mitford, born in 1787 in Alresford, Hampshire, was a prominent English novelist and dramatist known for her affinity for rural life and landscapes. Her deep connection to her surroundings and her experiences in the English countryside undoubtedly shaped her literary voice. Mitford'Äôs work often prominently features themes of domesticity, nature, and the everyday lives of ordinary people, fundamentally influenced by her upbringing and the societal constraints of her time. This collection is a treasure for readers seeking both artistic beauty and an authentic representation of rural England. Mitford's warm prose invites you to lose yourself in her richly detailed world, making "The Ground-Ash" a compelling read for anyone passionate about literature that intertwines nature with human experience.
Audiobook details
GenreRomance, Historical Fiction
Length30 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 16, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
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2Text
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