philip sean

After London, or Wild England by Richard Jefferies

Arts EN ↓ 33 episodes

Jefferies' novel can be seen as an early example of "post-apocalyptic fiction." After some sudden and unspecified catastrophe has depopulated England, the countryside reverts to nature, and the few survivors to a quasi-medieval way of life. The first part of the book, "The Relapse into Barbarism", is the account by some later historian of the fall of civilisation and its consequences, with a loving description of nature reclaiming England. The second part, "Wild England", is an adventure set many years later in the wild landscape and society. The book is not without its flaws (notably the abru...

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philip sean

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Arts

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Latest episode

Dec 2, 2024

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Episodes

08 - Part II, Chapter 3: The Stockade 02.12.2024
07 - Part II, Chapter 2: The House of Aquila 02.12.2024
06 - Part II, Chapter 1: Sir Felix 02.12.2024
05 - Part I, Chapter 5: The Lake 02.12.2024
04 - Part I, Chapter 4: The Invaders 02.12.2024
03 - Part I, Chapter 3: Men of the Woods 02.12.2024
02 - Part I, Chapter 2: Wild Animals 02.12.2024
01 - Part I, Chapter 1: The Great Forest 02.12.2024

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