Autobiography /
Evans, Margiad
Autobiography / Margiad Evans ; with an introduction by Diana Wallace. - xxii, 228 pages : 18 cm
Autobiography is a reflective and poetic memoir in which Margiad Evans records her experiences living in the Welsh border countryside during World War II. Written as a series of nature journals, the book explores her deep emotional and spiritual connection with nature, rural life, solitude, and creativity.
The autobiography focuses less on chronological life events and more on her observations of the natural world birds, trees, rivers, seasons, and farm work and how these shape her thoughts and identity. While living alone for long periods as her husband served in the war, Evans reflects on loneliness, human suffering, beauty, and the interconnectedness of all living things.The book is often described as an example of “earth writing” because it blends autobiography, philosophy, and nature writing. Through vivid descriptions and lyrical prose, Evans shows how nature provides comfort, meaning, and spiritual insight during difficult times.
9781909983939
Autobiography
Nature writing
920 EVA
Autobiography / Margiad Evans ; with an introduction by Diana Wallace. - xxii, 228 pages : 18 cm
Autobiography is a reflective and poetic memoir in which Margiad Evans records her experiences living in the Welsh border countryside during World War II. Written as a series of nature journals, the book explores her deep emotional and spiritual connection with nature, rural life, solitude, and creativity.
The autobiography focuses less on chronological life events and more on her observations of the natural world birds, trees, rivers, seasons, and farm work and how these shape her thoughts and identity. While living alone for long periods as her husband served in the war, Evans reflects on loneliness, human suffering, beauty, and the interconnectedness of all living things.The book is often described as an example of “earth writing” because it blends autobiography, philosophy, and nature writing. Through vivid descriptions and lyrical prose, Evans shows how nature provides comfort, meaning, and spiritual insight during difficult times.
9781909983939
Autobiography
Nature writing
920 EVA