After London by Richard Jefferies

After London is a post-apocalyptic narrative that delves into the reclamation of nature over civilization, highlighting the profound transformations of landscapes and the evolution of both wildlife and humanity in a changed world. The story captures the tension between the remnants of human society and the resurgence of the natural environment.

By Richard Jefferies · First published 1885 · Genre: Dystopian Fiction, Science Fiction, Adventure · 33 chapters · 96,520 words

First lines

The old men say their fathers told them that soon after the fields were left to themselves a change began to be visible. It became green everywhere in the first spring, after London ended, so that all the country looked alike.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Richard Jefferies
• Date: 1885 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Dystopian Fiction, Science Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy, Literary Fiction
• Length: 96,520 words
• Structure: 33 chapters, 855 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Genres

• Dystopian Fiction — The novel depicts a post-apocalyptic world where society has collapsed, exploring themes of survival and societal decay.
• Science Fiction — It incorporates speculative elements about the future and the impact of nature on civilization.
• Adventure — The protagonist embarks on a journey through a transformed landscape, facing various challenges.
• Fantasy — Elements of the supernatural and mythical creatures are present, blending reality with imaginative scenarios.

Tags

Post-apocalyptic · Science fiction · Dystopian · Environmentalism · Ecological disaster · Social commentary · Futurism · Speculative fiction · Survival story · Adventure novel · British literature · 19th century literature

Contents

• The Great Forest
• Sir Felix
• Wild Animals
• The House of Aquila
• Men of the Woods
• The Stockade
• The Invaders
• The Canoe
• The Lake
• Baron Aquila
• The Forest Track
• The Forest Track Continued
• Thyma Castle
• Superstitions
• The Feast
• Aurora
• Night in the Forest
• Sailing Away
• The Straits
• Sailing Onwards
• The City
• The Camp
• The King's Levy
• Fighting
• In Danger
• A Voyage
• Discoveries
• Strange Things
• Fiery Vapours
• The Shepherds
• Bow and Arrow
• Surprised
• For Aurora

More by Richard Jefferies

• The Pageant Of Summer (1887)
• Amaryllis at the Fair (1887)
• Greene Ferne Farm (1880)
• The Dewy Morn (1887)
• World's End (1887)
• All works by Richard Jefferies