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Discover the enchanting world of 'A Sweet View', a captivating book that delves into the romanticized English countryside shaped by nineteenth-century writers and artists. This beautifully illustrated volume, published by Reaktion Books in 2022, transports you to an idyllic landscape filled with village greens, quaint country churchyards, rustic hedgerows, and charming cottages. Explore how these artists, including Samuel Palmer, Myles Birket Foster, and Richard Jefferies, crafted an idealized version of rural life that has profoundly influenced our perceptions of England's essential character. With its intricate analysis of contemporary sources and artistic representations, this book is perfect for history buffs, literature enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates the beauty of the countryside. Immerse yourself in the snugness and comfort of a bygone era as you rediscover the lasting legacy of the 'South Country' rural idyll. 'A Sweet View' is a brand new edition (ISBN: 9781789144987) and a must-have addition to your collection or a thoughtful gift for friends who cherish the serenity of the countryside. Don't miss out on this visual and literary journey into the heart of England's unique landscapes. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781789144987
Year: 2022
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Description:
A Sweet View explores how writers and artists in the nineteenth century shaped the English countryside as a partly imaginary idyll, with its distinctive repertoire of idealised scenery: the village green, the old country churchyard, hedgerows and cottages, scenic variety concentrated into a small compass, snugness and comfort.
The book draws on a very wide range of contemporary sources, and features some of the key makers of the â€South Country’ rural idyll, including Samuel Palmer, Myles Birket Foster and Richard Jefferies. The legacy of the idyll still influences popular perceptions of the essential character of a certain kind of English landscape – indeed for Henry James that imagery constituted â€the very essence of England’ itself. The countryside idyll forged over a century ago is still with us today.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781789144987
Year: 2022
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Description:
A Sweet View explores how writers and artists in the nineteenth century shaped the English countryside as a partly imaginary idyll, with its distinctive repertoire of idealised scenery: the village green, the old country churchyard, hedgerows and cottages, scenic variety concentrated into a small compass, snugness and comfort.
The book draws on a very wide range of contemporary sources, and features some of the key makers of the â€South Country’ rural idyll, including Samuel Palmer, Myles Birket Foster and Richard Jefferies. The legacy of the idyll still influences popular perceptions of the essential character of a certain kind of English landscape – indeed for Henry James that imagery constituted â€the very essence of England’ itself. The countryside idyll forged over a century ago is still with us today.