Length8h 54m
About this audiobook
In "Wood Magic: A Fable," Richard Jefferies crafts a richly detailed exploration of the natural world, intertwining themes of wonder, imagination, and ecology. Through lyrical prose that evokes a deep sensory connection to the woodland, Jefferies invites readers to engage with nature's mysteries. His narrative style marries allegory with a vivid realism, as he illustrates the adventures of a boy who converses with woodland creatures, discovering both enchantment and wisdom in their perspectives. This work, emerging from the 19th-century context of the English pastoral tradition, offers keen insights into humanity's relationship with nature, making it a pivotal text in ecological literature. Richard Jefferies, a noted English nature writer and philosopher, was profoundly influenced by his rural upbringing in Wiltshire. His intimate knowledge of the English countryside, combined with a preoccupation with the intersection of human experience and the natural world, informs the narrative's depth and reflects upon his own struggles with urbanization and societal disconnection. Jefferies' commitment to ecological consciousness and his reflections on the innocence of nature resonate throughout his prose. "Wood Magic: A Fable" is highly recommended for lovers of nature writing and those seeking a philosophical meditation on our interactions with the environment. Jefferies' poetic vision not only celebrates the beauty of the natural world but also challenges readers to reconsider their place within it. This enchanting work serves as a timeless reminder of the magic that lies in the woods, urging us to reconnect with our surroundings.
Audiobook details
GenreScience and Nature
Length8 hrs 54 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 31, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
10CHAPTER IX.: THE COUNCIL.
2CHAPTER I.: SIR BEVIS.
11CHAPTER X.: TRAITORS.
3CHAPTER II.: AT HOME.
12CHAPTER XI.: THE STORM IN THE NIGHT.
4CHAPTER III.: ADVENTURES OF THE WEASEL.
13CHAPTER XII.: THE OLD OAK.—THE KING'S DESPAIR.
5CHAPTER IV.: BROOK-FOLK.
14CHAPTER XIII.: THE COURTSHIP IN THE ORCHARD.
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6CHAPTER V.: KAPCHACK.
15CHAPTER XIV.: THE GREAT BATTLE.
7CHAPTER VI.: THE SQUIRREL.
16CHAPTER XV.: PALACE SECRETS.
8CHAPTER VII.: THE COURTIERS.
17CHAPTER XVI.: THE NEW KING.
9CHAPTER VIII.: THE EMPEROR CHOO HOO.
18CHAPTER XVII.: SIR BEVIS AND THE WIND.
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