Kilvert’s Diary

Kilvert, Francis

£9.99

This diary, which paints a unique picture of country life in Mid-Victorian times, has come to be recognised as a classic. It was kept from January 1870 until March 1879, and was closely written in 22 notebooks.

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Publish Date: 07/11/2019

Description

Few have written more beautifully about the British countryside than Francis Kilvert. A country clergyman born in 1840, Kilvert spent much of his time visiting parishioners, walking the lanes and fields of Herefordshire and writing in his diary. Full of passionate delight in the natural world and the glory of the changing seasons, his diaries are as generous, spontaneous and vivacious as Kilvert himself. He is an irresistible companion.

This new edition of William Plomer’s original selection contains new archival material as well as a fascinating introduction illuminating Kilvert’s world and the history of the diaries.

‘One of the best books in English’ Sunday Times

‘Kilvert has touched and delighted (and mildly shocked) readers of his diaries ever since they were first published. New readers are in for a treat’ Alan Bennett

Additional information

Weight 362 g
Dimensions 198 × 129 × 31 mm
Author

Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Paperback

Pages

368

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

283.092 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K