The Dewy Morn by Richard Jefferies

Name: The Dewy Morn
Author: Richard Jefferies

The Dewy Morn explores a young woman's journey of self-discovery as she revels in the beauty of nature and grapples with her burgeoning feelings of love, all while navigating the constraints of society and her own desires. Through her experiences, she seeks to reconcile her personal aspirations with the expectations placed upon her.

By Richard Jefferies · First published 1887 · Genre: Nature Writing, Literary Fiction, Philosophical Fiction · 55 chapters · 111,693 words

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The sunbeams streamed over Ashpen Hill into a broad lane, a little after four in the morning. Felise was walking slowly towards the hill, which was yet at some distance, staying every moment to glance aside into the green and dew-laden hedges. On her right the hedge came to the sward; on the left a bank rose, and the hedge went along the summit.

The fragrance of the dew, invisibly evaporating, filled the air she breathed. From sweet-green hawthorn leaves, from heavy grasses drooping, the glittering drops dissolving brought with them the odour of leaf and flower. The larks, long since up, had sung the atmosphere clear of the faint white mist left by the night.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Richard Jefferies
Date: 1887 CE
Language: English
Genres: Nature Writing, Literary Fiction, Philosophical Fiction, Memoir, Romanticism
Length: 111,693 words
Structure: 55 chapters, 1,904 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

Nature Writing — The book explores the beauty and intricacies of the natural world, reflecting on the environment and its impact on human experience.
Literary Fiction — The narrative delves into deep themes of existence, perception, and the human condition, characteristic of literary fiction.
Philosophical Fiction — The text engages with philosophical ideas about life, nature, and consciousness, prompting reflection and contemplation.
Memoir — Although fictional, the autobiographical elements and personal reflections suggest a memoir-like quality.