Amaryllis at the Fair

Richard Jefferies, born John Richard Jefferies on November 6, 1848, in Swindon, Wiltshire, was an English nature writer, noted for his depiction of English rural life in essays, books of natural history, and novels. His literary craftsmanship is distinguished by his clear and descriptive style that evokes the English countryside with an almost lyrical quality. Jefferies' novel 'Amaryllis at the Fa...