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William Henry Hudson

    4. august 1841 – 18. august 1922

    William Henry Hudson bol spisovateľ, prírodovedec a ornitológ, ktorého diela skúmajú hlboké spojenie medzi človekom a prírodou. Jeho rané skúsenosti na argentínskom pohraničí ovplyvnili jeho štýl, ktorý miešal pozorovania prírodných drám s ľudskými osudmi. V neskorších rokoch sa zameral na anglickú krajinu, kde s vyberaným pozorovaním zachytával jej krásu a tajomstvá. Hudsonov jedinečný hlas a poetický jazyk ho radia medzi významných autorov, ktorí skúmajú podstatu života v prírode aj v ľudskej duši.

    William Henry Hudson
    A Traveller in Little Things
    Idle Days in Patagonia
    Zelený ráj
    El Ombú
    Zelené paláce. Román z venezuelských pralesů
    Purpurová země
    • Nové vydání vzpomínkového románu, v němž anglický spisovatel (1841–⁠1922), který strávil většinu svého života v Jižní Americe, vzpomíná na počátky svého manželství, jež prožil se svou mladou chotí jako uprchlík v Purpurové zemi –⁠ Uruguayi. Romantický příběh mladého manželského páru, Argentinky, jež si vzala proti vůli rodičů Angličana bez pevného postavení, se odehrává na pozadí exotické uruguayské přírody a v politickém klimatu země zmítané neustálými revolucemi a boji vášnivých patriotů proti vlivu mocné Brazílie.

      Purpurová země
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    • Idle Days in Patagonia

      • 124 stránok
      • 5 hodin čítania

      William Henry Hudson (1841-1922) was an author, naturalist, and ornithologist born in Quilmes, Argentina, to US settlers of English and Irish descent. His youth was spent studying local flora and fauna and witnessing the dramas of a lawless frontier. In 1874, he moved to England, settling in Bayswater, London, and married Emily Wingrave in 1876. He maintained a friendship with author George Gissing, exchanging publications and discussing literary and scientific topics until Gissing's death in 1903. Hudson was a proponent of Lamarckian evolution, critiqued Darwinism, and defended vitalism, influenced by Samuel Butler's non-Darwinian evolutionary writings. A founding member of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, he authored several ornithological studies, including Argentine Ornithology (1888) and British Birds (1895). He gained fame with his works on the English countryside, such as Hampshire Days (1903), Afoot in England (1909), and A Shepherd's Life (1910), which contributed to the back-to-nature movement of the 1920s and '30s. His notable novel is Green Mansions (1904), while his popular non-fiction work is Far Away and Long Ago (1918), adapted for film. Hudson cherished Patagonia, and his book Idle Days in Patagonia (1893) recounts his year there, blending descriptive power with scientific interest, showcasing his acute observations of nature and humanity.

      Idle Days in Patagonia
      4,4
    • A Traveller in Little Things

      • 134 stránok
      • 5 hodin čítania

      The narrative immerses you in the lives of rural inhabitants, allowing for intimate conversations with small farmers, innkeepers, and laborers. Through these interactions, you gain insights into their daily struggles with rent and the cost of living, revealing the limitations and capabilities of those who work the land. This exploration highlights the human experience in rural settings, focusing on the challenges faced by the community.

      A Traveller in Little Things
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    • The Famous Missions of California

      • 46 stránok
      • 2 hodiny čítania

      The biography details the life of William Henry Hudson, an accomplished author, naturalist, and ornithologist who settled in England in 1874. After marrying his landlady, Emily Wingrave, in 1876, he established a career as a writer and journalist. Hudson became a British citizen in 1889 and lived in Bayswater for most of his life. He passed away in 1922 and was buried next to his wife in Worthing. The narrative highlights his contributions to literature and his personal life, offering insight into his legacy.

      The Famous Missions of California
      3,9
    • Green mansions

      • 209 stránok
      • 8 hodin čítania

      A failed revolutionary attempt drives the hero of Hudson's novel to seek refuge in the primeval forests of south-western Venezuela. There, in the 'green mansion' of the title, Abel encounters the wood-nymph Rima, the last survivor of a mysterious aboriginal race. The love that flowers betweenthem is soon overshadowed by cruelty and sorrow. One of the acknowledged masters of natural history writing, W. H. Hudson forms an important link between nineteenth-century Romanticism and the twentieth-century ecological movement. First published in 1904 and a best-seller after its reissue a dozen years later, Green Mansions offers its readers a poignant meditation on the loss of wilderness, the dream of a return to nature, and the bitter reality of the encounter between savage and civilized man.

      Green mansions
      3,7
    • Birds in Town and Village

      in large print

      • 304 stránok
      • 11 hodin čítania

      The book is a reproduction of a historical work, presented in large print to enhance accessibility for readers with impaired vision. Published by Megali, a company dedicated to making historical texts more legible, this edition aims to preserve the original content while catering to those who benefit from larger text formats.

      Birds in Town and Village
    • Far Away and Long Ago; A History of My Early Life

      in large print

      • 376 stránok
      • 14 hodin čítania

      This book is a reproduction of a historical work, specially formatted in large print to enhance accessibility for individuals with impaired vision. Published by Megali, a house dedicated to making historical texts more readable, it aims to preserve important literature while ensuring it is accessible to a wider audience.

      Far Away and Long Ago; A History of My Early Life
    • A Little Boy Lost

      in large print

      • 148 stránok
      • 6 hodin čítania

      The book is a reproduction of a historical work, published by Megali, which focuses on making literature accessible to individuals with impaired vision through large print. This initiative highlights the importance of inclusivity in reading, ensuring that significant texts remain available to a broader audience.

      A Little Boy Lost
    • Hampshire Days

      in large print

      • 340 stránok
      • 12 hodin čítania

      This publication focuses on making historical works accessible by using large print, catering specifically to individuals with impaired vision. Megali, the publishing house behind this initiative, is dedicated to reproducing such texts to enhance readability and ensure that important historical content reaches a wider audience.

      Hampshire Days
    • A Traveller in Little Things

      in large print

      • 264 stránok
      • 10 hodin čítania

      Focusing on accessibility, this book is a reproduction of a historical work presented in large print, catering specifically to individuals with impaired vision. The publishing house Megali is dedicated to enhancing the reading experience for those who may struggle with standard text sizes, ensuring that important historical literature remains available and enjoyable to a broader audience.

      A Traveller in Little Things
    • The Famous Missions of California

      in large print

      • 64 stránok
      • 3 hodiny čítania

      This work is a reproduction of an original text, focusing on accessibility for readers with impaired vision. Published by Megali, a house dedicated to producing large print editions of historical works, it aims to enhance readability and preserve important literature for a wider audience.

      The Famous Missions of California
    • A Crystal Age; Utopian novel

      in large print

      • 244 stránok
      • 9 hodin čítania

      This book is a reproduction of a historical work published by Megali, a company dedicated to creating large print editions for individuals with impaired vision. By focusing on accessibility, it aims to make classic literature more readable for a wider audience, ensuring that important texts remain available to those who may struggle with standard print sizes.

      A Crystal Age; Utopian novel
    • Afoot in England

      in large print

      • 308 stránok
      • 11 hodin čítania

      This book is a reproduction of a historical work, presented in large print to enhance accessibility for individuals with impaired vision. Published by Megali, a publishing house dedicated to making historical texts more readable, it emphasizes the importance of inclusivity in literature.

      Afoot in England
    • A Shepherd's Life; Impressions of the South Wiltshire Downs

      in large print

      • 336 stránok
      • 12 hodin čítania

      The book is a reproduction of a historical work, published by Megali, a house dedicated to producing large print editions. This initiative aims to enhance accessibility for individuals with impaired vision, ensuring that important texts are available to a broader audience.

      A Shepherd's Life; Impressions of the South Wiltshire Downs
    • The book is a reproduction of a historical work, produced by Megali, a publishing house dedicated to making literature accessible to individuals with impaired vision through large print editions. This initiative emphasizes the importance of inclusivity in reading, allowing a wider audience to engage with historical texts.

      The Purple Land; Being the Narrative of one Richard Lamb's Adventures in the Banda Oriental, in South America, as told by Himself
    • Fan; The Story of a Young Girl's Life, In Two Volumes

      Volume 2 - in large print

      • 372 stránok
      • 14 hodin čítania

      Focusing on accessibility, this book is a reproduction of a historical work presented in large print, catering specifically to individuals with impaired vision. Published by Megali, a house dedicated to making historical texts more readable, it aims to enhance the reading experience for those who may struggle with standard print sizes.

      Fan; The Story of a Young Girl's Life, In Two Volumes
    • Das Vogelmädchen

      • 361 stránok
      • 13 hodin čítania

      Ein gescheiterter revolutionärer Versuch treibt den Helden von Hudsons Roman dazu, Zuflucht in den Urwäldern des südwestlichen Venezuelas zu suchen. Dort, in den 'grünen Herrenhäusern' des Titels, begegnet Abel der Waldnymphe Rima, der letzten Überlebenden eines geheimnisvollen Ureinwohnerstammes. Die Liebe, die zwischen ihnen erblüht, wird bald von Grausamkeit und Trauer überschattet... Hudson, ein anerkannter Meister des Naturgeschichten-Schreibens, bildet eine wichtige Verbindung zwischen dem romantischen 19. Jahrhundert und der ökologischen Bewegung des 20. Jahrhunderts. Grüne Herrenhäuser bietet seinen Lesern eine eindringliche Meditation über den Verlust der Wildnis, den Traum von einer Rückkehr zur Natur und die bittere Realität der Begegnung zwischen dem Wilden und dem zivilisierten Menschen.

      Das Vogelmädchen