The story of three closely related Oxfordshire communities - a hamlet, the nearby village and a small market town - this immortal trilogy is based on Flora Thompson's experiences during childhood and youth. It chronicles May Day celebrations and forgotten children's games, the daily lives of farmworkers and craftsmen, friends and relations - all painted with the gaiety and freshness of observation that makes this a precise and endearing portrayal of country life at the end of the last century.
Or split into 4x interest-free payments of 25% on orders over R50
Learn more
The story of three closely related Oxfordshire communities - a hamlet, the nearby village and a small market town - this immortal trilogy is based on Flora Thompson's experiences during childhood and youth. It chronicles May Day celebrations and forgotten children's games, the daily lives of farmworkers and craftsmen, friends and relations - all painted with the gaiety and freshness of observation that makes this a precise and endearing portrayal of country life at the end of the last century.
Imprint | Penguin Classics |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Series | Penguin Modern Classics |
Release date | December 2008 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 9 - 15 working days |
First published | May 2000 |
Authors | Flora Thompson |
Introduction by | Richard Mabey |
Dimensions | 196 x 129 x 22mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - B-format |
Pages | 537 |
Edition | New Ed |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-14-118331-2 |
Barcode | 9780141183312 |
Categories | |
LSN | 0-14-118331-4 |