Richard JefferiesFiction · Classics·1848–1887
After London
Synopsis
Centuries after a mysterious catastrophe devastates London, England has reverted to a wild, untamed land of scattered settlements and dangerous wilderness. Felix Aquila, a young man from a secluded community, sets out on a perilous journey to explore the ruins of the forgotten city and uncover the secrets of the past. His quest leads him through a landscape reclaimed by nature, where ancient knowledge is lost and new, primitive societies have emerged.
How it reads
Prose complexity 7/10