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Akenfield

Portrait of an English Village (Common Reader Editions)
Pages
287
Published
1969
Language
English

Synopsis

This perceptive portrayal of English country life captures the essence of a village through the voices of its inhabitants. From Great War survivors to younger farm-workers, and local figures like the schoolteacher and blacksmith, their personal recollections offer insights into farming, education, class, and religion. The book forms a unique document of a way of life that has largely vanished.

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