Hodge and his Masters

Hodge and his Masters

Richard Jefferies

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2011
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Poesía
ISBN:
9781175686497
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'Hodge and his Masters' by Richard Jefferies offers a poignant and insightful look into the life of the rural English working class during the late 19th century. Jefferies, known for his keen observations of nature and rural society, delves into the hardships and daily realities faced by agricultural laborers. Through a series of essays, the author explores the social dynamics, economic struggles, and the often-overlooked dignity of these individuals. Jefferies’s writing is characterized by its vivid descriptions and compassionate portrayal of the English countryside. 'Hodge and his Masters' provides valuable social commentary on class structures and the human condition, making it a significant work for those interested in social history and classic English literature. This edition preserves the original text, allowing readers to experience Jefferies’s powerful prose and insightful perspective firsthand.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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