Download or read book Country Life written by Herbert Ernest Bates and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In this selection of notes which made up the pre-war and wartime Country life column in The Spectator, H. E. Bates explores, in characteristically unsentimental manner, country life at a time when the great momentum of scientific and technological advances brought about increased knowledge and interest in a safer, more accesible countryside, and when agriculture was seen by him to be an arm of defense during the Second World War. This selection gives us a vivid account of the preoccupations of an English country man at a time of great national upheavel." --Taken from front jacket cover.
Download or read book Arne A Sketch of Norwegian Country Life and Early Tales written by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson and published by Library of Alexandria. This book was released on 1866-01-01 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Between two cliffs lay a deep ravine, with a full stream rolling heavily through it over boulders and rough ground. It was high and steep, and one side was bare, save at the foot, where clustered a thick, fresh wood, so close to the stream that the mist from the water lay upon the foliage in spring and autumn. The trees stood looking upwards and forwards, unable to move either way. "What if we were to clothe the Cliff?" said the Juniper one day to the foreign Oak that stood next him. The Oak looked down to find out who was speaking, and then looked up again without answering a word. The Stream worked so hard that it grew white; the Northwind rushed through the ravine, and shrieked in the fissures; and the bare Cliff hung heavily over and felt cold. "What if we were to clothe the Cliff?" said the Juniper to the Fir on the other side. "Well, if anybody is to do it, I suppose we must," replied the Fir, stroking his beard; "what dost thou think?" he added, looking over to the Birch. "In God's name, let us clothe it," answered the Birch, glancing timidly towards the Cliff, which hung over her so heavily that she felt as if she could scarcely breathe. And thus, although they were but three, they agreed to clothe the Cliff. The Juniper went first. When they had gone a little way they met the Heather. The Juniper seemed as though he meant to pass her by. "Nay, let us take the Heather with us," said the Fir. So on went the Heather. Soon the Juniper began to slip. "Lay hold on me," said the Heather. The Juniper did so, and where there was only a little crevice the Heather put in one finger, and where she had got in one finger the Juniper put in his whole hand. They crawled and climbed, the Fir heavily behind with the Birch. "It is a work of charity," said the Birch. But the Cliff began to ponder what little things these could be that came clambering up it. And when it had thought over this a few hundred years, it sent down a little Brook to see about it. It was just spring flood, and the Brook rushed on till she met the Heather. "Dear, dear Heather, canst thou not let me pass? I am so little," said the Brook. The Heather, being very busy, only raised herself a little, and worked on. The Brook slipped under her, and ran onwards. "Dear, dear Juniper, canst thou not let me pass? I am so little," said the Brook. The Juniper glanced sharply at her; but as the Heather had let her pass, he thought he might do so as well. The Brook slipped under him, and ran on till she came where the Fir stood panting on a crag. "Dear, dear Fir, canst thou not let me pass? I am so little," the Brook said, fondly kissing the Fir on his foot. The Fir felt bashful and let her pass. But the Birch made way before the Brook asked. "He, he, he," laughed the Brook, as she grew larger. "Ha, ha, ha," laughed the Brook again, pushing Heather and Juniper, Fir and Birch, forwards and backwards, up and down on the great crags. The Cliff sat for many hundred years after, pondering whether it did not smile a little that day.
Download or read book An Anthology of Readers written by Quentin Blake and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Catalogue of an exhibition held at Shapero Rare Books, London, November-December 2019. Includes an introduction by Quentin Blake, taken from an article about the exhibition which appeared in `Country Life¿. The edition is limited to 100 copies and includes a signed print from the exhibition.
Download or read book North Italian Folk Sketches of Town and Country Life written by Alice Vansittart Strettel Carr and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-11 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alice Vansittart Strettel Carr's 'North Italian Folk: Sketches of Town and Country Life' is a captivating exploration of the vibrant world of northern Italy, showcasing the rich tapestry of town and country life through a series of engaging sketches. Carr's literary style is characterized by vivid descriptions and keen observations, providing readers with a detailed and immersive experience of the Italian culture and landscape. Set against the backdrop of late 19th century Italy, the book offers a unique glimpse into the everyday lives of its people and the socio-cultural dynamics of the region. Carr's meticulous attention to detail and authentic portrayal of Italian life make this book a valuable resource for those interested in Italian folklore and traditions. Alice Vansittart Strettel Carr was a well-traveled writer with a deep appreciation for foreign cultures, which is reflected in her work. Her personal experiences and keen interest in folklore and anthropology are evident in 'North Italian Folk', making it a compelling and insightful read for those interested in European literature and history. Carr's nuanced portrayal of Italian society adds depth and authenticity to her narrative, making this book a must-read for enthusiasts of Italian culture and folklore. I highly recommend 'North Italian Folk: Sketches of Town and Country Life' to readers who are eager to embark on a literary journey through northern Italy. Carr's masterful storytelling and insightful observations offer a unique and enriching perspective on the diverse facets of Italian life, making this book a valuable addition to any library of European literature.
Download or read book Arne A Sketch of Norwegian Country Life written by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-04 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Arne' is a peasant novel by the Norwegian writer Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson. The novel's protagonist, Arne Kampen, is the son of the hardworking cotter's daughter Margit and the disorderly master dancer and fiddler Nils Skrædder. Nils is obviously a frustrated artist, an unbalanced man that women are drawn to, deceitful, violent, and increasingly alcoholic. The book is distinguished by its realistic portrayal of mental life: minds that go astray, confinement, communication difficulties, unclear longings, and problems of conscience.
Download or read book Life Drawing written by Robin Black and published by Pan Macmillan. This book was released on 2014-04-24 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Augusta and Owen have taken the leap. Leaving the city and its troubling memories behind, they have moved to the country for a solitary life where they can devote their days to each other and their art, where Gus can paint and Owen can write. But the facts of a past betrayal prove harder to escape than urban life. Ancient jealousies and resentments haunt their marriage and their rural paradise. When Alison Hemmings moves into the empty house next door, Gus is drawn out of isolation, despite her own qualms and Owen's suspicions. As the new relationship deepens, the lives of the two households grow more and more tightly intertwined. It will take only one new arrival to intensify emotions to breaking point. Fierce, honest and astonishingly gripping, Life Drawing by Robin Black is a novel as beautiful and unsparing as the human heart.
Download or read book The Country Life Cookery Book written by Ambrose Heath and published by . This book was released on 2014-10 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A classic of seasonal cookery, these recipes are arranged by month and are profoundly seasonable.
Download or read book Life Meets Art Inside the Homes of the World s Most Creative People written by Sam Lubell and published by Phaidon. This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An inspiring collection of the extraordinary private spaces of 250 of the world's most creative people, past and present
Download or read book The Joy of Sketch written by Jen Russell-Smith and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2020-10-13 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using simple exercises, rediscover the pleasure you got from childhood drawing, before you became too self-conscious and self-critical to enjoy it. As we grow up, somehow we learn that drawing is hard and there are all sorts of rules about colour and perspective that stifle our creativity. This book is here to remind you of the joy you once found in creating, scribbling, getting something down on paper—and that it’s more about the process than the result. This accessible guide takes you by the hand, breaks down the barriers to sketching, and shows you how to build your confidence and skills to draw spontaneously, with nothing more than the things around you for inspiration. Through a series of simple exercises, you will learn how to sketch everyday items, people and places, using simple watercolour techniques to add colour to your sketchbooks.
Download or read book Country Life Illustrated written by and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ravilious in Pictures written by James Russell and published by . This book was released on 2011-04 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrating the life and work of English artist Eric Ravilious (1903-42), ‘A Country Life’ (the third book in the Ravilious in Pictures series) features twenty-two beautiful watercolours painted in north-west Essex and on the East Anglian coast. Accompanying essays by James Russell explore the artist’s home life, introducing the people and places he know around the villages of Castle Hedingham and Great Bardfield, and offering insights into the culture and customs of 1930s England.--Publisher.
Download or read book Dictionary of Anonymous and Pseudonymous English Literature written by Samuel Halkett and published by Ardent Media. This book was released on 1971 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book A Companion to British Art written by David Peters Corbett and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-02-16 with total page 599 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This companion is a collection of newly-commissioned essays written by leading scholars in the field, providing a comprehensive introduction to British art history. A generously-illustrated collection of newly-commissioned essays which provides a comprehensive introduction to the history of British art Combines original research with a survey of existing scholarship and the state of the field Touches on the whole of the history of British art, from 800-2000, with increasing attention paid to the periods after 1500 Provides the first comprehensive introduction to British art of the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries, one of the most lively and innovative areas of art-historical study Presents in depth the major preoccupations that have emerged from recent scholarship, including aesthetics, gender, British art’s relationship to Modernity, nationhood and nationality, and the institutions of the British art world
Download or read book Sketches of Irish character Illustr ed written by Anna Maria Hall and published by . This book was released on 1855 with total page 572 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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