Rural Rides

(Author) William Cobbett
Format: Paperback
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William Cobbett provides evocative descriptions of the 19th century southern English countryside, his encounters with labourers, and outbursts at the encroaching cities and sufferings of the poor. Ian Dyck places these accounts in the context of Cobbett's political and social beliefs.

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Publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
580
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780140435795
Publish year:
2001
Publish date:
Sept. 27, 2001

William Cobbett

William Cobbett was an influential English pamphleteer and journalist known for his work "Rural Rides." His writing style was direct, passionate, and often controversial, advocating for agrarian reform and criticizing the government. Cobbett's contributions to literature lie in his ability to spark political debate and challenge societal norms.

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