After London; Or, Wild England

"After London; Or, Wild England" by Richard Jefferies is a story set in England far into the future, where the world has gone back to a simpler state after civilization collapsed and nature took over. It is a novel that considers the role of technology and society while showcasing a man named Felix Aquila, who makes his away across this wild place, in a time where the landscapes are overrun by nature, cities have become swamps, and animals have become wild again. The environmental descriptions are very detailed, showing a changed world where people have shifted back to tribal ways. This sets up the stories of Aquila as he travels through this new and savage England.