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Lark Rise to Candleford Reeks

Deze serie biedt een lyrische en nostalgische weergave van het Engelse plattelandsleven aan het begin van de 20e eeuw. Het vangt de essentie van plattelandsgemeenschappen die de veranderingen door industrialisatie en modernisering beginnen te ervaren. Het verhaal viert de tradities, gewoonten en menselijke verbindingen die eigen zijn aan het dorpsleven. Het biedt een hartverwarmend en suggestief inkijkje in een wereld op de drempel van verandering.

The Illustrated Lark Rise to Candleford
Lark Rise
Lark Rise to Candleford
Lark Rise to Candleford. A Trilogy
Candleford Green
Over to Candleford

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  1. 1

    Lark Rise

    • 332bladzijden
    • 12 uur lezen
    3,3(7)Tarief

    Set in late 19th century Oxfordshire, this trilogy offers a tender portrayal of rural life on the brink of change due to mechanization. The first volume focuses on Laura's childhood in the quaint hamlet of Lark Rise, capturing the essence of her small community and its traditions. As villagers seek better opportunities in towns, the narrative reflects on the beauty and simplicity of a vanishing way of life, highlighting the rich details and rituals that define Flora Thompson's formative experiences.

    Lark Rise
  2. 2

    Over to Candleford

    • 192bladzijden
    • 7 uur lezen
    4,2(5)Tarief

    Set in late 19th century Oxfordshire, the second book of the Lark Rise to Candleford trilogy follows an older Laura as she navigates the transition from rural life to the broader experiences of urban living. Her visits to her cousins in Candleford highlight the contrasts between their lifestyles and her own, capturing the essence of a changing world where traditional farming is giving way to mechanization. The narrative beautifully portrays the charm and challenges of rural existence during this transformative period.

    Over to Candleford
  3. 3

    Candleford Green

    • 202bladzijden
    • 8 uur lezen
    4,0(3)Tarief

    Set in late 19th century Oxfordshire, the trilogy captures the essence of rural life on the brink of change due to mechanization. In the concluding book, a young Laura transitions to Candleford Green to work at the post office with her cousin Dorcas Lane. As she navigates her new responsibilities and relationships, she finds joy in her work but longs for the open spaces of her childhood home, Lark Rise. The narrative beautifully explores themes of growth, nostalgia, and the impact of societal changes on personal lives.

    Candleford Green

  • Lark Rise to Candleford. A Trilogy

    4,0(1)Tarief

    This book depicts country life at the end of the 19th century, focusing on three interconnected Oxfordshire communities. It explores May Day celebrations, forgotten children's games, and the daily lives of farmworkers and craftsmen, along with their relationships and friendships.

    Lark Rise to Candleford. A Trilogy

  • The Illustrated Lark Rise to Candleford

    • 224bladzijden
    • 8 uur lezen
    4,0(3)Tarief

    An abridged version of the original three volumes of the classic. Autobiographical in form, the trilogy gives a picture of country life in the last quarter of the 19th century, just as the pattern of rural self-sufficiency country life was crumbling under the impact of the Industrial Revolution.

    The Illustrated Lark Rise to Candleford