Visions of England: Or Why We Still Dream of a Place in the Country

Roy Strong

£9.99

Free from nationalism, chauvinism and political bias, Roy Strong offers a vision of England that is inclusive and relevant for everybody living in the country – an appreciation of the beauty of the English countryside, a love of nature and gardening, and a celebration of the dramas of Shakespeare.

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Publish Date: 06/09/2012
ISBN: 9780099540496 Category: Tag:

Description

Why do we still get misty-eyed about England’s green and pleasant land?

What explains our obsession with country houses – from the National Trust to Downton Abbey?

Why do we still dream of a place in the country?

In this delightul book Roy Strong explores the definition of Englishness. Celebrating our literature, music, art, gardening and drama, Strong identifies those icons and traditions that still speak to us – it is a vision of England that is inclusive and relevant for everybody living in the country today.

Additional information

Weight 240 g
Dimensions 198 × 129 × 18 mm
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Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Paperback

Pages

229

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

942 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K