"The Story of My Heart: An Autobiography" by Richard Jefferies is an autobiographical exploration of one man's search for meaning and connection with the universe. The book journeys through the author's innermost thoughts and feelings as he contemplates his place in the world and his relationship with nature. Facing feelings of loneliness and a thirst for something more profound, the story follows Jefferies as he seeks comfort and inspiration in the natural world, especially during his visits to a beloved hill. There, surrounded by earth, sky, and sea, he finds moments of intense spiritual experience and grapples with questions about life, truth, and the human spirit, painting a picture of his philosophical and emotional growth.
The Story of My Heart: An Autobiography
By Richard Jefferies
A lone seeker climbs to a sacred space, yearning to understand the universe and his place within it, connecting with the earth and sky in a quest for inner peace and truth.
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About the AuthorJohn Richard Jefferies was an English nature writer, noted for his depiction of English rural life in essays, books of natural history, and novels. His childhood on a small Wiltshire farm had a great influence on him and provides the background to all his major works of fiction.
John Richard Jefferies was an English nature writer, noted for his depiction of English rural life in essays, books of natural history, and novels. His childhood on a small Wiltshire farm had a great influence on him and provides the background to all his major works of fiction.
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