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出版DigiCat, 2022-08-10
主題Fiction / ClassicsReference / General
ISBNEAN:8596547163152
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=W7OBEAAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋Harold John Massingham's 'Lark Rise' offers readers a vivid journey through the tapestry of Victorian life in a quaint Oxfordshire hamlet. It stands as a seminal piece that balances narrative grace with an ethnographic eye, detailing the quotidian yet robust lives of working men on farms and women managing the multifaceted demands of home and hearth. The prose is rich with the lyrical cadence of the period, echoing the simplicity and the hardships of its subjects. This semi-autobiographical work presents its factual richness with an affection that invites not only observation but also deep emotional engagement, situating it in the literary tradition of pastoral and social realism. Massingham, steeped in the pastoral tradition and committed to the profound investigation of rural England, nurtures the narrative with his own experiences and deep understanding of agrarian communities. His precision in capturing the essence of the era transcends mere retrospection but serves as a sociocultural bridge, introducing contemporary audiences to the vibrant, overlooked realities of past rural English life. The authenticity of Massingham's voice suggests not only a personal connection but an academic rigor, which underpins this detailed study of a bygone era. 'Lark Rise' is an essential read for those who cherish historical fidelity blended with literate storytelling. It is an invaluable addition for scholars of Victorian England, offering a meticulous account that complements historical research with living, breathing societal portraits. While appealing to the dedicated historian, it also extends a warm hand to the casual reader yearning for a window into the pastoral history of English life, ensuring its place as a timeless classic in the canon of English literature.