The Life of the Fields

Richard Jefferies, born John Richard Jefferies on November 6, 1848, in Coate, near Swindon, Wiltshire, England, is remembered as a preeminent figure in English literature for his depiction of the natural world and rural life. Growing up on a small family farm, Jefferies developed a profound connection with the countryside, which would become the lifeblood of his literary oeuvre. His experiences in...