In a Green Shade: A Country Commentary

"In a Green Shade: A Country Commentary" by Maurice Hewlett is a set of writings that considers life in the countryside during the early 1900s. The author thinks about the way things were in the country, what he noticed about the world, and how the ideas of people were changing in England after World War I. Using careful and beautiful writing, the author looks closely at problems in society at the time, as well as honoring how simple and smart things are when living in the country. At the start, Hewlett shares his thoughts about living in the countryside, pointing out how important it is to be with others, be close to nature, and think deeply. He shows his peaceful home, telling about times he spent with those living nearby and the world of nature, while suggesting the spiritual and social changes brought on by the war. These stories set the stage to talk more about how people act and how society grows, showing Hewlett’s strong wish to find connections to the big ideas of life that stay the same no matter the time or place.