Colin Clout's Calendar

The Record Of A Summer, April-October

von Grant Allen

248 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Colin Clout's Calendar: The Record of a Summer, April-October is a book written by Allen Grant, an English author, and journalist. The book is a collection of essays that chronicle the author's experiences during the summer months of April to October. The title of the book is derived from the name of the author's alter ego, Colin Clout, who is a shepherd in Edmund Spenser's poem ""The Shepheardes Calendar.""The book is a reflection of the author's love for the English countryside and its people. Through his essays, he captures the essence of rural life, the beauty of nature, and the joys of simple living. The book is divided into twelve chapters, each representing a month of the year. The author describes the changing seasons, the flora and fauna, and the various activities that take place during each month.The book is a delightful read for anyone who loves nature and the outdoors. The author's writing style is descriptive and evocative, transporting the reader to the English countryside. The book is also a valuable historical document, providing insights into rural life in England during the late 19th century.Overall, Colin Clout's Calendar is a charming book that celebrates the beauty of nature and the joys of simple living. It is a must-read for anyone who loves the English countryside and wants to experience it through the eyes of a master storyteller.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Belletristik Allgemein, nicht nach Genre
• ISBN: 9781432647339
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.06.2007
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC