Akenfield: Portrait Of An English Village

Akenfield: Portrait Of An English Village

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Condition: SECONDHAND

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Author: Ronald Blythe
Binding: Hardback
Published: GUILD PUBLISHING LONDON

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

A poignant work of social history, Akenfield chronicles the lives of villagers in a Suffolk community during the mid-20th century. Through a series of intimate interviews, Ronald Blythe presents a vivid mosaic of rural existence, detailing the rhythms of agricultural labor, the bonds of family, and the quiet dignity of a disappearing way of life. The narrative captures the profound changes impacting the English countryside, illustrating both the enduring traditions and the encroaching modernity. This compelling account offers a deeply human perspective on a pivotal moment in British history, revealing the resilience and spirit of its inhabitants.

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Description

Author: Ronald Blythe
Binding: Hardback
Published: GUILD PUBLISHING LONDON

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

A poignant work of social history, Akenfield chronicles the lives of villagers in a Suffolk community during the mid-20th century. Through a series of intimate interviews, Ronald Blythe presents a vivid mosaic of rural existence, detailing the rhythms of agricultural labor, the bonds of family, and the quiet dignity of a disappearing way of life. The narrative captures the profound changes impacting the English countryside, illustrating both the enduring traditions and the encroaching modernity. This compelling account offers a deeply human perspective on a pivotal moment in British history, revealing the resilience and spirit of its inhabitants.