TY  - BOOK
AU  - Thomas,Edward
AU  - Cole,Herbert
TI  - The Heart of England
AV  - DA 
PY  - 2018///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - England -- Description and travel
KW  - Folk songs, English
KW  - England -- Social life and customs -- 20th century
KW  - Thomas, Edward, 1878-1917 -- Homes and haunts -- England
N1  - Release date is 2018-07-29; Produced by Henry Flower and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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N2  - "The Heart of England" by Edward Thomas is a literary exploration written in the early 20th century. This evocative prose piece captures Thomas's impressions of the English countryside, reflecting on its landscapes, seasonal changes, and the lives of its inhabitants. Through his observation of nature and human experiences, the work delves into themes of beauty, solitude, and the passage of time.  The opening of the book introduces the reader to a serene suburban street, establishing a striking contrast between the calmness of the scene and the complexities of life. A boy watches a watercress seller—a seemingly carefree figure who symbolizes the freedom of the countryside—while an old man embodies the wistfulness of a traveler. As the boy grapples with his yearning for adventure, the narrative shifts to the author contemplating the cityscape from a railway train, filled with reflections on human existence and the monotony of urban life. The author’s keen eye for detail paints a vivid picture of his surroundings, blending the beauty of nature with the intricacies of longing and routine, setting a thoughtful tone for the journey that lies ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57599
ER  -